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articles of confederation
the articles of confederation left the central goverment weakand gave most of the power to the states. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris gave the United Sates most of the power. -
Shays rebellion
A revolt in 1786 of Massachussetts farmers led by Daniel Shay, who opposed tax decissions of the state courts. -
The constitutional convention
The meeting of twelve states delegates in Philadelphia Pennsylvania that replaced the articles of confederation with a new constitution. -
virginia Plan
The Virginia Plan said that the central goverment should have 3 branches or parts. -
New Jersey Plan
The New Jersey Plan wich gave all states the same number of representatives. -
Northwest Ordiance
The Northwest Ordiance is a law passed in 1787 so that new territories could become states. -
The great Compromise
The plan drawn up at the constitutional convention in 1787 to form two houses of congress. -
preamble
The introduction to the constitution. -
Signing of the constitution
The delegates of the c.c all agreed upon and sign the constitution. -
The constitution ratified by first state
Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the constitution. -
Five or more states ratified the constitution
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Geargia, Coneticut ratify the constitution. -
Constitution ratified by one more state
New Hampshire ratifies the constitution. -
Debate over bill of rights
this debate was over protecting citizens rights,delegates felt these rights must be a part of the constitution. -
First president of the United States was elected
George Washington was chosen to be the first U.S. President. -
!st President was sworn in or inagurated
Washington was sworn in on balcony at fedral hall in New York City. -
Constitution ratified by the 8th and final state
Rhode Island ratifies the constitution. -
Bill of rights was added to the constitution
The bill of rights are the first 10 amendments to the constitution. To protect the rights of the citizens. -
supreme court granted certain right
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.
