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Articles of Confederation
The 13 newly independent states unted into one country.
American political leaders adopted a weak ntional government. -
critical period
Time period during which the US was under the articiles o Confederation.
There was huge war debt. -
Lad Oridinance of 1785
Was a major success during the Critical Period.
Established a plan for surveying the western lands. -
Annapolis Convention
Called to settle disputes among states over commerce
Only 5 states show up. -
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Success during the critical period.
Provided the process of the creation and admission of new states. -
Shays Rebellion
DEBT RIDDEN FARMERS IN mASSACHUSETTS REBEL DUE TO HIGH TAXES. -
Constitutional Convention
Started in Philadelphia
Key leader was George Washington. -
The Great Compromise
Created 2 house congress
In the senate each states gets 2 senators. -
3/5s compromise
Slaves counted as 3/5 of a person when determining a states rep. in the hous of rep.
Plancated southern states. -
Bill of rights signed
Virginia became the last state to ratify the bill of rights.written by james Madison.