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Articles of Confederation
Disagreement between the states and western land west of Applachia help up ratification until this time -
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Battle of Yorktown
General Cornwalis surrenders at Yorktown. Sure sign that the Americans had won -
letters from an american farmer
Letters from an American farmer published asking what is this new man? -
Seperation
100,000 Loyalists flee from America and make a new home in Nova Scotia to show their loyalty to the king. -
End of the War
Treaty of paris is signed officially ending the Revolutionary war, giving all lands east of the Mississippi, south of canada, and north of florida to America -
Shays Rebellion
Massachucettes farmers revolt because of high taxes, threat of imprisonment, eviction, and debt. After this a serious question is asked," if there exists no power to check them, what security has a man for life, liberty and or property" -James Madison -
Constitution
The writing of the Constitution has begun lead by forefather George Washington