Events That Led To the Constitution

By OliviaO

  • Adoption of the Articles of Confederation

    Adoption of the Articles of Confederation
    The Continental Congress adopted the Articles (first constitution of the U.S.)

  • Ratification of the Articles of Confederation

    Ratification of the Articles of Confederation
    All 13 states ratified the Articles

  • Foreign Policy

    Foreign Policy
    Congress did not have power to regulate foreign trade or interstate commerce.

  • Shays's Rebellion

    Shays's Rebellion
    Armed groups of farmers forced many courts to close in order to prevent farm foreclosures

  • Annapolis Convention

    Annapolis Convention
    Called by George Washington to discuss differences over currencies and important duties

  • Northwest Ordinance

    Northwest Ordinance
    Established the principle that territories were to be developed for statehood on an equal basis with other states.

  • Ratification of the Constitution

    Ratification of the Constitution
    Official & final ratification of the Constitution