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Benjamin Franklin, along with Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson are highly influenced by the Age of Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason. They believed, in essence, that all decisions could be made through scientific and rational thought, rather than emotion.
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The Second Continental Congress helped manage the colonial war effort and move the young nation toward independence.
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Fearing a tyrannical central government and wanting more power to go to a legislative branch, Pennsylvania eliminates state executives and creates a unicameral legislature. This decision quickly causes problems.
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Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Jay,and Thomas Jefferson impress the French with the Articles of Confederation, helping to create a political bond with that country.
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In Massachusetts, the constitution called all men free and equal. This included blacks and Indians.
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The previous trip to show the French the Articles of Confederation solidified the relationship between the United States and France, and helped broker the Treaty of Paris.
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At one point, some soldiers under General Washing pushed for him to be king of the United States. This was not a popular thought with everyone, as they wanted to avoid the potential tyranny of a monarchy.
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To supplement Robert Morris' funding and create revenue, Congress proposes a national tax plan, which needs to be approved by all 13 states.
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Unpaid soldiers and officers in Newburgh, New York, plot to overthrow the government. General Washington stops the revolt.
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After being elected, Madison was able to organize a national convention to discuss problems of interstate commerce.
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New York rejected the proposed tax plan; this blocked the tax plan for the young nation, since all states needed to accept the plan.
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In 1786-1787, a series of rebellions by frustrated farmers who could not pay their taxes, and had to turn to private institutions for loans which they could also not repay.
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Only 5 states sent representatives to the convention; therefore, the delegates felt unable to proceed, and a new convention had to be scheduled.
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The passage of the Northwest Ordinance created a 3-step process for territories to become new states. This paved the way for westward expansion.
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