1787 The Constitutional Convention meets in Philadelphia from May 14 to September 17.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: governmentEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1787
1783 The Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, formally ends the American Revolution. The United States is recognized as an independent nation.Timeline State: N.A.Timeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1783
1778 The Battle of Monmouth (New Jersey) takes place on June 28.Timeline State: New JerseyTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1778
1777 The Battle of Saratoga (New York) is fought on September 19 and October 7.Timeline State: New YorkTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1777
1777 The Articles of Confederation, the first governing documents of the new nation, are adopted by the Second Continental Congress on November 15.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: politicsEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1777
1777 The Battle of Germantown (Pennsylvania) is fought on October 4.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1777
1776 The Declaration of Independence is signed in Philadelphia on July 4.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: politicsEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1776
