The Beginning of a New Nation

  • The Revolutionary War begins

    The Revolutionary War begins
  • The Declaration of Independence is signed

    The Declaration of Independence is signed
  • Congress appoints a committee to draft the Constitution.

  • Congress approves the Articles of Confederation.

  • The British Surrender and the Articles of Confederation are ratified by all 13 States.

  • The Peace Treaty between the United States and the British is signed.

  • The United States Constitution is written

  • The United States Constitution is approved.

    The United States Constitution is approved.
  • The new government under the Constitution begins