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Declaration of Independence
the 13 colonies at war with britain were now independent and no longer part of the british empire -
Articles of Confederation
the original constitution -
Articles of Confederation
is now officially in force after radification by the colonies -
Treaty of Paris
signed by britain and the u.s. ending the revolutionary war -
Land Ordinance
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Ordinance of Religious Freedom
enables peoples freedom of religion , later becomes the 1st amendment to the constitution . -
Daniel Shays
daniel shay leads rebellion of 1200 men in an attack against the federal arsenal -
Constitutional Convention
assembles in philadelphia -
Northwest Ordinance
enacted by congress provides for the eventual incorporation of three to five new states in the northwest territories, bicameral assemly, freedom of religion, right ot trial by jury, public edu & ban on slavery -
The Great Compromise
(conneticut compromise) presented by roger sherman reconciling the virgina and nj plans advocated proportional representation in the house of reps and equal representation in the senate -
Constitution
endorsed by congress and sent to state legislatures for ratification -
The Constitution in effect
in effect are receiving approval of requisite 9 states -
Federalist Papers
start to get published