When was the Constitution written?

Answers from the USCIS list

Give this answer.

• 1787

Our explanation

The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution in 1787. They met in Philadelphia at the Constitutional Convention. That was 11 years after the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776.

Remember it

Declaration 1776, plus 11 years, equals Constitution 1787.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide pp. 8, 52. Quote (p. 52): “The Constitution was written in 1787. It was written 11 years after the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776.”

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