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Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was the 1st plan of the Government it gave the states power,and also left a weak Central Government. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation became effective after all of the states ratified them. -
Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. -
Virginia Plan
The Plan was adopted by the Constitutional Convention in 1787,and was established 3 branches of the federal government. -
The Great Compromise
The plan was drawn up at the Constitutional Convention in 1787,to form two houses of Congress. -
Signing of the Constitution
The Constitution was signed by 39 of the 55 delegates -
A plan of Government
Pennsylvania,New Jersey,Georgia,and Connecticut formed two houses of Congress. -
Bill of Rights
This debate was over protecting citizens rights,delegates felt these rights must be a part of the Constitution. -
Amendments
Several amendments were immediately considered when the first congress met. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution.Only ten was approved,those ten make up the Bill of Rights .They are also the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
