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Declaration of Independence
Document declaring independence from Great Britian. -
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederarion endorsed by the continental congress and submitted to the colonies for ratification. -
Articles of Confederation officially in force
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Treaty of Paris signed by Great Britian
Ends the Revolutionary War. -
Land Ordinance of 1785
passed by congress provides for rectangular survey dividing northwestern territories into townships. -
Ordinance of Religious Freedom
adopted by Virginia legislator written by Thomas Jefferson. -
Rebellion
Daniel Shays leads a rebellion of 1200 men. -
Constitutional Convention
Assembles in Philadelphia. -
Northwest Ordinance enacted by congress.
provides for the incorporation of three to five new states in the northwest territories. -
The Great Compromise
Is presented by Roger Sherman, -
Constitution is Endorsed
Endorsed by Congress and sent to state legislators for ratification. -
Federalist Papers begin to be published.
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The Constitution in effect
In effect after receiivingthe approval of the requisite 9 states. -
George Washington is elected first president
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War and Treasury Departmentsare established by congress.
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Federal Judiciary Act is passed by Congress
Creates a six man Suprene Court with a chief justice and 5 associate Justices. -
Bill of Rights is Submitted by Congress
Submitted to the states for ratification -
Thomas Jefferson is officialy named secretary of state
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The Bill of Rights is Ratified
