U.S. Government Timeline (EMM)

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  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    A foundational document of the United States, announcing the separation of the thirteen American colonies from British rule.
  • Constitutional Convention

    Constitutional Convention

    A pivotal event in American history where delegates from twelve of the thirteen original states (Rhode Island did not attend) convened to revise the Articles of Confederation.
  • U.S. Constitution

    U.S. Constitution

    The U.S. Constitution is the foundational document of the United States, establishing the structure, power, and limits of the federal government.
  • Establishment of the Federal Government

    Establishment of the Federal Government

    The establishment of the Federal government originated from the Articles of Confederation and was solidified by the U.S. Constitutional, ratified in 1788 and effective in 1789, which created a federal system with power shared between the national and state governments and divided into three branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.