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Congress adopts Articles of Confederation
the Articles of Confederation were United States first constitution. This article was an agreement of the 13 colonies this served as its first constitution. The article was created in November 15, 1777 but Ratified on March 1, 1781. -
State government
Each state had 3 different branches of government. The legislative branch made the laws. The judicial branch interpreted the laws. The executive branch (the governor) carried out the laws. -
Constitutional Convention meets in Philadelphia
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The French revolution begins with the capture of Bastille prison
The storming of Bastille took place in France, this violent attack started the French revolution. The Bastille was a fortress built in the late 1300s to protect Paris.
