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Shay's Rebellion
Massachusetts raised taxes, falling on poor farmers. 1,200 farmers headed to the state aresneal to seize weapons and march on Boston. Militia defened the aresenal. -
Virginia Plan
Create a new national government. Divide into 3 branches Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. -
New Jersey Plan
Modify the Article of confederation instead of scrapping it. Have one single house. Each state have equal power -
The Whiskey Rebellion
Congress passed excise tax on manufacturing of Whiskey. Pennslyvaina rebbled. 13,000 troops led by george squelched the rebellion -
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The Quasi-war
France was outraged by the favored nation treaty. France Retailated by seizing amercian ships and goods.