Events leading up to the signing of the US constitution

      Events Leading up to the Signing of the 

                        Us Constitution

* 1775,the war between the Colonies and Britian 

*1776,13 colonies become 13 states but are not united by the same government

* 1781,the last revolutionary War takes place the 13 states set up a federal government under laws called the Articles of Confederation.

*1786,  In Annapolis and Maryland 5 representatives meet to discuss interstate trade, since there were only a few representatives Alexander Hamilton and James Madison call for another convention to be held in Philadelphia.

* 1787,In Philadelphia on May 25 The Constitutional Convention begins. 55 representatives begin drafting the US Constitution.  On September 17, 1787 the representatives sign the Constitution.

*1788, The constitution becomes the law of the land 




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