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the articles of confederation left the central goverment weakand gave most of the power to the states.
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The treaty of Paris gave the United Sates most of the power.
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A revolt in 1786 of Massachussetts farmers led by Daniel Shay, who opposed tax decissions of the state courts.
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The meeting of twelve states delegates in Philadelphia Pennsylvania that replaced the articles of confederation with a new constitution.
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The Virginia Plan said that the central goverment should have 3 branches or parts.
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The New Jersey Plan wich gave all states the same number of representatives.
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The Northwest Ordiance is a law passed in 1787 so that new territories could become states.
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The plan drawn up at the constitutional convention in 1787 to form two houses of congress.
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The introduction to the constitution.
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The delegates of the c.c all agreed upon and sign the constitution.
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Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the constitution.
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Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Geargia, Coneticut ratify the constitution.
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New Hampshire ratifies the constitution.
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this debate was over protecting citizens rights,delegates felt these rights must be a part of the constitution.
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George Washington was chosen to be the first U.S. President.
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Washington was sworn in on balcony at fedral hall in New York City.
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Rhode Island ratifies the constitution.
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The bill of rights are the first 10 amendments to the constitution. To protect the rights of the citizens.
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the supreme court granted the right to stop any law passed by the congress or signed by the president that it decides is not allowed by the constitution.