When was the Constitution written?

The Constitution was written in 1787 as a framework for the United States government, establishing its fundamental structure and principles. The drafting took place during the Constitutional Convention, which convened in Philadelphia in May and concluded in September of that year. This pivotal document replaced the Articles of Confederation, addressing the need for a stronger federal government to unify the states and manage collective issues effectively.

The year 1776 is significant for the Declaration of Independence, which asserted the colonies' separation from British rule but did not create an operational government framework. Similarly, 1783 marks the end of the American Revolutionary War with the signing of the Treaty of Paris but also does not relate to the formal establishment of the Constitution. The year 1791 is important for the ratification of the Bill of Rights, which comprises the first ten amendments to the Constitution, but it is after the Constitution itself was originally drafted. Thus, 1787 is the key year for the writing of the Constitution, laying the foundation for how the United States would govern itself.