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Timeline
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Declaration of Independence
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Articles of Confederation endorsed by the Continental Congress and submitted to the colonies for ratification.
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Articles of Confederation officially "in force" after ratificationby by the colonies.
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Treaty of Paris was signed.
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Senate ratifies.
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Land Ordinance of 1785 passed by Congress
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Ordinance of Religious Freedom adopted by Virginia legislature
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Daniel Shays leads a rebellion of 1200 men in an attack against federal arsenal
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Constitutional Convention assembles in Philadelphia
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Northwest Ordinance enacted by Congress provides for the eventual incorporation of three to five new states in the Northwest territories
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The Great Compromise is presented by Roger Sherman
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Constitution is endorsed by Congress and sent to state legislatures for ratification
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Federalist Papers begin to be published
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The Constitution is in effect after recieving the approval of the requisite nine states
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George Washington is elected first President of the United States
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War and Treasury Departments are established by Congress
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The Bill of Rights is submitted by Congress to the states for ratification
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Federal Judiciary Act is passed by Congress
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Thomas Jefferson is officially named Secretary of State
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The Bill of Rights is ratified