Colonial Period and IndependenceAmerican History

Question 66: When was the Constitution written?

Answer

1787

Why this matters

The Constitution was written in 1787. This was 11 years after the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Remember: 1776 is independence, 1787 is the Constitution.

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