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The Constitution: structure and principles

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The Constitution of the United States is the written

framework,

or plan, for the government of the United States. In the following questions, you will learn about the Constitution's structure as well as many of the ideas behind it.

The following timeline shows some important events in the early history of the United States. Look at the timeline. Then follow the instructions below.

1775

The Revolutionary War begins.

1776

The United States declares independence from Great Britain.

1781

A plan to govern the new country, called the Articles of Confederation, is ratified, or approved.

1783

The Revolutionary War ends.

1787

A new plan to govern the country, called the Constitution, is created.

1789

The Constitution goes into effect.

1775

1780

1785

1790

Using the timeline, click to correct any errors in the text.

The Constitution was created before the Revolutionary War. It was the first plan for the government of the United States.

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