Americas New Government

By tylerteigue
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    Document declaring independence from Great Britian.
  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederarion endorsed by the continental congress and submitted to the colonies for ratification.

  • Articles of Confederation officially in force

  • Treaty of Paris signed by Great Britian

    Treaty of Paris signed by Great Britian

    Ends the Revolutionary War.
  • Land Ordinance of 1785

    Land Ordinance of 1785

    passed by congress provides for rectangular survey dividing northwestern territories into townships.

  • Ordinance of Religious Freedom

    adopted by Virginia legislator written by Thomas Jefferson.

  • Rebellion

    Daniel Shays leads a rebellion of 1200 men.

  • Constitutional Convention

    Assembles in Philadelphia.

  • Northwest Ordinance enacted by congress.

    provides for the incorporation of three to five new states in the northwest territories.

  • The Great Compromise

    Is presented by Roger Sherman,

  • Constitution is Endorsed

    Endorsed by Congress and sent to state legislators for ratification.

  • Federalist Papers begin to be published.

  • The Constitution in effect

    In effect after receiivingthe approval of the requisite 9 states.

  • George Washington is elected first president

  • War and Treasury Departmentsare established by congress.

  • Federal Judiciary Act is passed by Congress

    Creates a six man Suprene Court with a chief justice and 5 associate Justices.

  • Bill of Rights is Submitted by Congress

    Submitted to the states for ratification

  • Thomas Jefferson is officialy named secretary of state

  • The Bill of Rights is Ratified