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In November of 1777, Congress officially adopted the Articles of Confederation. These articles left most of the power with the state governments.
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In September of 1781, the city of Los Angeles was discovered. It was found by Spanish settlers.
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In March of 1781, the Articles of Confederation officially go into effect. Soon after, people realize the problems that come along with them.
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In 1781 congress set up a Department of Finance run by Robert Morris and Haym Salomon to decide where the money in the government goes.
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A group of army officers stationed in Newburgh, New York, launched a conspiracy to overthrow the government. George Washington was offered to lead the revolt, but declined
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In 1784, Thomas Jefferson came up with a proposal to divide the Northwest Territory into 10 districts. When any district reached 20,000 occupants, they would be able to send a representative to congress.
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In 1785, Land Ordinance creates a plan for surveying and selling land in Northwest Territory.
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In 1785, Richard Henry Lee voiced his opinions about the Articles of Confederation. He was concerned about the troubles that would result from attempts to change the government.
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In 1786 John Jay wanted to negotiate peace with Great Britain, as he had grave misgivings about the Articles of Confederation.
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In 1786, conditions were so bad, Shay's rebellion began. Washington and James Madison had to hold a meeting for five states to in Maryland to discuss the situation.
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In 1787, Congress passed another law for Northwest settlement, the Northwest Ordinance. It was meant to encourage orderly settlement and the formation of new states.
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In 1787, the Constitutional Convention was a turning point in American History where delegates from all states besides Rhode Island met and discussed about the country.
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James Madison presented the Virginia plan, which proposed an entirely new form of national government
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William Paterson presented the New Jersey plan, which proposed a "small state" plan, where it kept many features from the Articles of Confederation, but gave congress additional powers.
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In 1789, Bastille Prison was captured. This event began the French Revolution.
