Civics Timeline

Shots heard round the world

Apr 19, 1775

The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired at Lexington Concord, Massachusetts.

The Constitutional Convention

Period: May 25, 1787 to Sep 17, 1779

Delegates meet in Philadelphia to try to revise the Articles of Confederation into a more effective government. Delegates decided to discard the Articles of Confederation and start over to create a stronger federal government.

U.S. Constitution Signed

Sep 17, 1787

Singing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 by 55 delegates in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after weeks of planning, negotiation, and compromise.

U.S. Constitution Ratified

Jul 21, 1788

The US Constitution was approved by 9 states and therefore becomes the law of the land.

U.S. Constitution Ratified

Jul 21, 1788

The US consitition is approved by 9 states therefore becomes the law of the land

Terrorist Attacks on the U.S.

Sep 11, 2001

The sad towers and the sad Pentagon that got hit are sad. I feel really bad for the people who have lost their lives, family, and friends. I hope that this NEVER happens again.

Something that happens on my bday

Oct 23, 2012

the 23rd James Bond film, Skyfall, premiered in London, and the world's oldest teletext service, BBC Ceefax, ceased operation after 34 years.

My Bday

Oct 23, 2012

This is my birthday, YPIEEE

covid

Mar 4, 2020

THIS WAS REALLY FUN CUZ I DIDNT EVEN FEEL SICK AND I GOT AWAY FROM SCHOOL!!!!

TODAY IN MY GRADY CLASS ROOM 7TH

Sep 27, 2025

yeeeeee im in 7th grade in civicsss

My Graduation!!!

May 18, 2031

WOW, I MADE IT! I hope ANYWAYS CONGRATS I GUESS GOOD LUCK IN COLLEGE.