US Constitution in 1787

1775-there was a war between the colonies and Britain begins.

1776-Declaration of Independence is written the 13 colonies become the 13 states, but are not yet united under one central government.

1781-there was the last battle of the revolutionary

1786-The representatives from the five states meet up at Annapolis to discuss interstate trade.

1787-the constitution convension starts on may 25 in Philadelphia on September 17 1787 the constitution closes and the representative signs the  constitution

1788- the constitution becomes the law


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