Founding of the United States

What were the dates of the Revolutionary war against Britain

19th of April 1775 - 3rd September 1783

Significance of the Revolutionary war against Britain

Now the 13 colonies had to work together to create a new government and to fight the mighty British Empire

When was the declaration of Independence

4th July 1776

Significance of the Declaration of Independence

Set out what the founding fathers wanted their country to stand for

When was the Constitution written and approved

May to September 1787

Significance of the ratification of thr constitution

A very modern and visionary system of democratic government, replaced the much looser “Articles of Confederation”

When did George Washington become president

1789

Significance of George Washington becoming president

Noe the USA is ready to move forward with a leader who is NOT a king or monarch

When was the Bill of Roghts passed

1791

Significance of the bill of rights being passed

First 10 ammendments to the constituion to protect citizens rights

When was the Lousiana purchase

1803

What was the significance of the Lousiana purchase from France

This doubled the size of the USA. Slavery expands into the area around the Mississippi river