Module 5-6

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  • Continental Congress drafts Articles of Confederation

    Continental Congress drafts Articles of Confederation

    The Articles of Confederation created a central government with limited powers.
  • Britian denies US trade with British West Indies

    Britian denies US trade with British West Indies

    The U.S tried to create more revenue but the economy declined even more because Britain denied trade and Spain prohibited American ships from accessing their ports in New Orleans.

  • Most Soldiers from American Revolution return home without Pay

    Having no pay angered the soldiers and caused them to form a march in Philadelphia.
  • Treaty of Fort Stanwix opens land west of the Applachian Mountains to settlement

    Treaty of Fort Stanwix opens land west of the Applachian Mountains to settlement

    Intended to serve as a peace treaty between the Americans and the Iroquois, as well as secure other Indian land farther west.
  • North West Ordinance Created

    North West Ordinance Created

    Provided that the land be surveyed, sold, and then divided into adjoining townships.

  • Virginia Assembly approves 'Statute of Religious Freedom'

    The Statute of Religious Freedom created separation of church and state and guaranteed freedom of religion.
  • Economic Hardships following American Revolution start Shays's Rebellion

    Economic Hardships following American Revolution start Shays's Rebellion

    The rebellion was formed with western Massachusetts farmers caused primarily by economic hardships in the aftermath of the American Revolution.
  • Constitutional Convention Occours

    Constitutional Convention Occours

    Is the meeting that drafted the U.S constitution. The document established the framework for a strong federal government with executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
  • Virginia Plan Presented at Constitutional Convention

    Virginia Plan Presented at Constitutional Convention

    The Virginia plan introduced the ideas of a strong central government, a bicameral legislature, and a system of representation based on population.
  • Federalist Papers Published

    Federalist Papers Published

    85 essays by Federalists including Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. They were published in newspapers throughout the US promoting the ratification of the Constitution.