What founding document was written in 1787?

Answers from the USCIS list

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• optional: (U.S.) Constitution

Our explanation

In 1787, leaders from the states met in Philadelphia at the Constitutional Convention (a big meeting). There they wrote the U.S. Constitution. This was 11 years after the Declaration of Independence (1776).

Remember it

1776 = Declaration (freedom). 1787 = Constitution (government), 11 years later.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide (M-1175) 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.”

• 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) (PDF, USCIS)

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