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Articles Of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was the first plan of goverment for the United States gave states more power and left the central goverment weak. -
Treaty Of Paris
The Treaty of Paris let the United States have most of the land from the Atlantic ocean to the Mississippi river. -
Shay's Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion is a a Massachusetts farmer who organized over 1,000 farmers to protest againest the high taxes on the farm land. -
The Constitutional Convention
The constitutional convention opened in Independence Hall, Philadelphia and 12 of the 13 states sent delagates to address the growing problems between states. -
Virginia Plan
The Virginia plan says that the central goverment should have three branches or parts.A legislative branch, judical branch, and the executive branch. -
New Jersey Plan
The New Jersey plan says every state must have the same number of representatives. -
Northwest Ordinance
The Northwest Ordinance was a law made to make territories become states. -
The Great Compromise
The great compromise was a new Congress that would have to seperatethe houses in two parts. -
Preamble
The Preamble was written so the people knew they had the power in this country. -
Signing The Constitution
The delagates of the Constitutional Convention all agreed upon and signed the Constitution. -
The Constitution Ratified By First State
Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the Constitution. -
Four More States Ratify The Constitution
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, and Connecticut all ratified the Constitution. -
Constitution Ratified By One More State
New Hampshire ratifies the Constitution. -
Debate Over Bill Of Rights
This debate was over protecting citizens rights, delagates felt these rights must be a part of the Constitution. -
First President of the United States Was Elected
George Washington was choosen as the first United States President. -
First President Was Sworn In Or Inaugurated
Washington was sworn in on a baconly at Federal Hall in New York City. -
Constitution Ratified By The 8th and Final State
Rhode Island ratifes the Constitution. -
The Bill of Rights Was Added To The Constitution
The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution to protect the rights of citizens. -
Supreme Court Granted Important Right
The supreme court can put a stop to any law being passed by Congress or sighned by the President that decides is not allowed by the constution.
