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Articles of confederation
The 13 newly independent states united into one country(united states of America). -
Critical Period
time period during which the u.s was under the Articles of confederation . -
Land ordinance of 1785
Established a plan for surveying the western lands -
Annapolis Convention
- Called to settle disputes among states over commerce
- only 5 states showed up
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Consitutional convention
Took place in Philadephia. Goerge washington was over the convention . James Madison , often the led debates. Plus Madison wrote the consitution. Two plans were created while the consitution was being wrote. Virginia plan and New Jersey plan were the two plans. Compromises were also created . -
The Great Compromise
created 2 house congress:
- 1. senate -each state got 2 votes
- 2. House of repsentation - respresentation was based on population.
- balanced out powers between large and small states -
3/5ths Compromise
Slaves counted as 3/5th of a person when determining a state's representation in House of Reps.
-Placated southern states -
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Provided the process for the creation and admission of new states -
Shay's Rebellion
debt - ridden farmers in massachusetts rebel due to high taxes -
Bill of Rights Signed
- defintion : 1st amendment
- deals with rights/ liberties
- written by James Madison
