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The Articles of Confederation
It was the first constitution for the United States. It was ratified on March 1, 1781 and replaced by the current United States Constitution. -
The Creation of the Constitution
The Constitution was created September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
Washington's Presidency
George Washington was the first President of the United States. He took office on April 30, 1789. He left office on March 4, 1797. He was an Independent politician. -
Birth of the 1st Two Political Parties
The First Party System of the United States featured the Federalist Party and the Democratic-Republican Party (Anti-Federalist). -
Alien and Sedition Acts
Four bills passed by the Federalists in the aftermath of the French Revolution.
