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Government
Government Timeline
| Fact | Year |
|---|---|
| Fighting begins in the American Resolution. The first battle was at Lexington and Concord. | 1775 |
| The Continental Congress votes to form an army. | Later in 1775 |
| The Declaration of Independence is created and approved. | 1776 |
| The Continental Congress writes a plan for a national government called "The Articles of Confederation" | 1777 |
| The Treaty of Paris signed. | 1783 |
| Articles of Confederation are not providing enough stability. | 1785 |
| Representatives meet at the Constitutional Convention to write a new plan of government. It is called the United States Constitution. | 1787 |
| George Washington is chosen as the first United States President. | 1789 |
| The Bill of Rights is added to the Constitution. It is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. | 1791 |