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Time that led up to the constitiution
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Revolutionary War
The first day shots were fired between the two countries -
Declaration Of Independence was signed
Declaring that the 13 colonies, which once belonged to Great Britain, were now their own country. -
Articles Of Confederation Created
Help create a central government, since the people were worried with having basically no government. -
Annapolis Convention
Amend the articles of confederation, so the government could be more powerful then it originally was. -
Constitutional Convention
Address problems in governing the country, also ro revise the articles of confederation which made the representatives notice more problems with it. -
Signing Of The Constitution
Bicameral legislative, checks and balances, makes sure the government doesn't have too much power over the people.