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Timeline of American Government History

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Timeline of US Government

America's journey began with the Declaration of Independence in 1776, drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson with help from Adams and Franklin, which officially broke ties with Great Britain. This led to the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). After victory, the United States first operated under the Articles of Confederation (1781-1788), a weak system where states maintained sovereignty but the federal government couldn't tax, regulate trade, or enforce laws.

The flaws in this system became painfully obvious during Shay's Rebellion (1786-1787), prompting leaders to convene the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Though originally intended to just revise the Articles, Washington, Madison, and Hamilton led efforts to create an entirely new government structure. The convention's most significant achievement was the Great Compromise, which resolved the conflict between large and small states through a bicameral legislature.

The Constitution faced opposition from Anti-federalists, who worried about centralized power. To address these concerns, the Bill of Rights – the first ten amendments – was added, protecting fundamental freedoms like speech, religion, and fair treatment under law. These amendments include protections from unreasonable searches, the right to bear arms, due process, and the right to a speedy trial.

Quick Fact: The amendment process requires either a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate OR a Constitutional Convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures – showing how the founders made changing the Constitution possible but purposefully difficult!

Since its adoption, the Constitution has been amended 27 times in total. Key amendments beyond the Bill of Rights abolished slavery (13th), guaranteed equal protection (14th), gave voting rights to Black men (15th) and later to women (19th), limited presidential terms (22nd), and lowered the voting age to 18 (26th). Each amendment represents America's ongoing effort to form "a more perfect union."

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Timeline of American Government History

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Dive into the fascinating evolution of the U.S. government, from its revolutionary beginnings to its constitutional foundation. This timeline traces how America transformed from British colonies to an independent nation with a unique system of government that continues to evolve... Show more

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Quick Fact: The amendment process requires either a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate OR a Constitutional Convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures – showing how the founders made changing the Constitution possible but purposefully difficult!