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Gradual Abolition Act
This act said if a slave was born on or after March 1, 1780, they would be free after 28 years of slavery. By 1820 slavery was abolished in the North. -
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Articles of Confederation
the first constitution of the new U.S. Republic. it gave power to states, but not the national government. -
Shay's Rebellion
Back country farmers rebelled taxes put on them in order to pay back the wealthy. This was lead by Daniel Shays. -
Constitution
Document about laws for colonies and the 3 branches of government. They made it to prevent monarchy and wanted to start a new country. -
3/5 Compromise
James Madison declared that every 5 slaves would equal 3 free people to resolve the other persons issue. -
Bill of Rights
James Madison (and states) added lists of the "god-given" rights to the people in the constitution. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Farmers and grain distillers refused to pay taxes. They were rebelling against Alexander Hamilton's hard money policy. -
Louisiana purchase
Thoimas Jefferson purchasd Louisiana Territory from France for 15 million dollars. -
The impending crisis
An issue with the slaves in the West was begginning to rise.Eventually this would lead to the Civil War. -
Fugitive Slave Act
Law that said the North was no longer a safe haven and that the runaway slaves would be returned to their owners in the South rather than gaining their freedoms.
