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