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The Treaty of Paris is signed, formally ending the war fought between Great Britain and the Unites States during the American Revolution.

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Human Reach North America.  10,000 or more years ago

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Human Reach North America.  10,000 or more years ago

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The First humans, likely Siberian hunter families, reach the Americans by crossing a wide bridge of land between Asia and North America called Beringia.

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One to two million American Indians of Mexico. American Indian groups have distinct beliefs, customs, foods, dwellings, and clothing

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British Parliament passes a series of taxes on the colonies, resulting in protests from the may colonies.

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The States adopt the Articles of Confederation as the first plan of the government for the United States.The plan is too weak to be effective.

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Thomas Paine writes Common Sense, which persuades many colonists to support the idea that the colonies should be independent from the Great Britain.

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The Declaration of Independence is approved by the Second Continental Congress and declares to the world that the British colonies are now a free and independent nation.

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Fifty leaders from the colonies meet to devise peaceful solutions to the conflicts with the Great Britain.

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Constitutional Convention Opens, May 1787

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Constitutional Convention Opens, May 1787

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Delegates from 12 states meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and create a new plan of government that becomes the U.S. Constitution. George Washington leads the convention.

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The U.S. Constitution is adopted after having been ratified by 9 of the 13 states. It becomes the supreme law of the United States and provides the framework for the organization of government

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Nine of the 13 states ratify the Bill of Rights, which becomes the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.

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Prince William and his wife Mary sign the English Bill of Rights, strengthening the rights of the English people and power of colonial assemblies.