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Articles of Confederation adopted
The Articales of Confederation was the first plan of government for the United States of America it gave the state power and left a weak central government. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris gave the United States most of the land from the Atlantic Ocean west of the Mississippi river. -
Shay's Rebellion
Daniel Shay led 1,000 farmers in a protest in Massachusettes against the high taxes on farm land. -
First presidant of the united states was elected
The first presidant of the United states was elected. -
first presidant was sworn in or inaugurated
The first presidant was sworn in or inaugurated one balcony at Federal Hall. -
the Constitutional Convention
The meeting of twevle states delegates in Philidelphia, Pennsylvania that replaced the Articales of Confederation with a new constitution. -
Virginia Plan
The Virginia Plan was adopted by the small states at the constitution in 1787, that established three branches of the federal government. -
New Jersey Plan
The New Jersey Plan offered by the small states at the constitutional convention of 1787 that would have given all states an equal number of representatives. -
Northwest Ordinance
The Northwest Ordinance was a plan for new territories to become states. -
The Great Comprimise
The Great Comprimise was a plan drawn up at the constitutional Convention in1787 to form two houses of congress. -
Preamble
The Preamble is the introduction to the constitution. -
Signing of the Constitution
THe constitution divided the power of government between the states and the central government. -
The Constitution Ratified by First State
Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the constitution. -
Four more states ratified the constitution
Four more states ratified by the constitution Pennsylvania, New Jersey Geargia, and Conneticuit. -
Constitution Ratified by one more State
Constitution ratified by one more state, New Hampshire. -
Debate Over Bill of Rights
This debate was over protecting citizens rights, delagates felt these rights must be apart of the constitution. -
Constitution ratified by the 8th and final state
Constitution ratified by the 8th and final state which is Rhode Island. -
The Bill of rights was added to the constitution
The Bill of Rights was added to the constitution they are the first 10 amendments to the constitution. -
Supreme Court Granted Certain Right
the Supreme Court can put a stop to any lawpassed by congress or signed by the Presidant that it decides is not allowed by the Constitution.
