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Articles of Confederation
Congress adopts Articles of Confederation. -
Articles in effect
The Articles of Confederation go into effect. -
Conspiracy to overthrow
In 1783, A group of army officers launched a conspiracy to the government. George Washington decline the offer to lead the revolt. -
Thomas Jefferson's proposal
In 1784, Thomas Jefferson came up with a proposal to divide the Northwest Territory. -
Selling Territory
Land Ordinance of 1785 creates plan for surveying and selling land in the Northwest Territory. -
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Ratifying the Constitution
11 of the 13 states had ratified the Constitution. -
Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention meets in philadelphia. -
Northwest Ordinance
The Northwest Ordinance encouraged orderly settlement nd the formation of new states. -
Shays's Rebellion
In 1787, Shays lead a crowd of angry farmers to a military arsenal at springfield, where guns were stored. Four people were killed. -
First U.S. Congress
The First U.S. Congress meets in New York. -
The federalist
In 1802, The Federalist was made by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay.
