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The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation.
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Treaty of Paris
This treaty lead to the end of the American Revolutionary war and maked the separation of the US and British empire. -
Shay's Rebellion
A band of farmers rebelled in Massachusetts because they were losing their lands, so they attacked courthouses to prevent judges from foreeclosing on farms. As a result, the rebellion led to the reform the Article of Conferation. -
Northwest Ordinance
The Northwest Ordinance set up the Northwest territory (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota and Wisconsin). These territories protect the civil liberties and forbade slavery.