Articles of Confederation

By Jada Tatiyana

  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act
    This law was passed by the British Parliament raising duties on foreign refined sugar.

  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    Act of British parliament in 1756 that exocted revenue from the American colonies lay imposing a stamp duty on newspapers and legal and commercial documents.

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    Formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the 13 American colonies.

  • Articles of Confederation Created

    Articles of Confederation Created
    These articles were the original constitution of the US, it was ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1781.

  • Shay's Rebellion

    Shay's Rebellion
    Armed uprising that took place in centra and western Massachutes in 1786 and 1787. Named after Daniel Shays, a veteran of the Revolutionary War and one of the rebel leaders.

  • US Constitution Signed

    US Constitution Signed
    The signers of the Constitution included 39 of the 55 that attended the Constitutional Convention sessions. The delegates ranged from Jonathan Dayton, aged 26, to Ben Franklin, aged 81.