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Preamble
The introduction to the Constitution. -
Articles of Confederation adopted
The Articles of Confederation was the first plan of government for the United States, gavee states more power. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris gave the United States most land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. -
Shay's Rebellion
A Massachusetts farmer, organized over a thousand farmers to protest againsed the high taxes on farm land. -
Northwest Ordinance
A law of 1787 organizing the Northwest Territory for settlement and eventual statehood. -
Signing of the Constitution
The delegates of C.C. all agreed upon and sign the Constitution. -
The Constitution ratified by first state
Delawar becomesthe 1st state to natily the constitution. -
Five more states ratified the Constitution
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia,Connecticut ratify the Constitution. -
Constitution ratified by one more state
New Hampshire ratifies the constitution. -
Debate over Bill of Rights
This debate was over protection citizens rights, delegates felt these rights must be a part of the constitution. -
Constitution ratified by the 8th and final state
Rhode Island ratifies the constitution.