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On June 11, 1776, the Second Continental Congress established a committee of representatives from each colony to establish a confederated government for the United States.
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Jan 20, 2021 · Constitution comes into effect in 1788. 1789 - George Washington elected first president of USA. 1791 - Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom. 1803 - France sells Louisiana territories to...
The United States achieved independent governance with the Lee Resolution and the Declaration of Independence in July 1776. Following the American Revolutionary War, the Articles of Confederation were adopted in 1781 to establish the federal government.
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Jul 7, 2019 · The government of the United States is based on a written constitution. At 4,400 words, it is the shortest national constitution in the world. On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire ratified the Constitution giving it the necessary 9 out of 13 votes needed for the Constitution to pass.
Oct 27, 2009 · The Constitution of the United States established America’s national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. It was signed on September 17, 1787...
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Sep 20, 2024 · Learn about the United States' founding documents, known together as the Charters of Freedom. The Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights established the government’s structure and continue to secure the rights of American citizens.
