Constitutional Convention (may 25, 1787 – sep 17, 1792)
Description:
Initially intended to deal with problems in the United States as a result of independence from Great Britain declared on July 4, 1776 by amending the Articles of Confederation, it resulted in the drafting and adoption of the Constitution of the United States still in force today.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 25, 1787
sep 17, 1792
~ 5 years and 3 months