Events After Declaration

By bradleyp828
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    The declaration of Independence states that the colonies should be free of the rule of great Britain. That they should be independent and able to form there own govornment.
  • Articles of Confederation endorsed by the Continental Congress and submitted to the colonies for ratification

    Articles of Confederation endorsed by the Continental Congress and submitted to the colonies for ratification

    The colonies found the articals flawed but they need a form of central gov.. The articals would limit the power( rights) with in the states.
  • Articles of Confederation officially "in force" after ratification by the colonies

    Articles of Confederation officially "in force" after ratification by the colonies

    The articles were finaly inforced. The people started to find some flaws in them though.
  • Treaty of Paris is signed by Great Britain and the United States, ending the Revolutionary War, Senate ratifies in 1784

    Treaty of Paris is signed by Great Britain and the United States, ending the Revolutionary War, Senate ratifies in 1784

    The treaty of Paris ended the war. It started a new begaining for all the colonies to be one independent state.
  • Land Ordinance of 1785 passed by Congress provides for rectangular survey dividing northwest territories into township, which are in turn divided into lots of 640 acres cash, with one lot set aside for public education

    Land Ordinance of 1785 passed by Congress provides for rectangular survey dividing northwest territories into township, which are in turn divided into lots of 640 acres cash, with one lot set aside for public education

    To raise money though selling pieces of land, because that articals said that the gov. couldn't tax to make money.
  • Ordinance of Religion Freedom adopted by Virgnia legislature written by Thomas Jefferson, this statute would late become the model for the first amendment to the Constitution.

    Ordinance of Religion Freedom adopted by Virgnia legislature written by Thomas Jefferson, this statute would late become the model for the first amendment to the Constitution.

    Ordinance of Religion guaranteed freedom of religion to people of all religious faiths. What meant that it doesn't matter what religion you are you will not be picked out.
  • Danial Shays leads a rebellion of 1,200 men in an attack against federal arsenal in Springfield, Massachusetts an important incident in influencing the creation of a new Constitution.

    Danial Shays leads a rebellion of 1,200 men in an attack against federal arsenal in Springfield, Massachusetts an important incident in influencing the creation of a new Constitution.

    Danial Shay led a rebellion in NH that rose up first against Massachusetts' courts. They later went on to United States Federal Armory, but were not successful.
  • Constitutional convention assembles in Philadelphia.

    Constitutional convention assembles in Philadelphia.

    Constitutional convention was peaceful overthrow of the new American government.
  • Constitution is endorsed by Congress and sent to state legislatures for ratification

    Constitution is endorsed by Congress and sent to state legislatures for ratification

    Constitution may be altered in these terms.
  • The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) is presented by Roger Sherman, reconciling the Virginia and New Jersey Plans advocates proportionalrepresentation in the House of Representatives and representation in the Senate

    The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) is presented by Roger Sherman, reconciling the Virginia and New Jersey Plans advocates proportionalrepresentation in the House of Representatives and representation in the Senate

    Two hundred senators and representatives boarded a special train for a journey to Philadelphia to celebrate a singular congressional anniversary
  • Federalist Papers begin to be published

    Federalist Papers begin to be published

    A collection of 85 articles promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.
  • Northwest Ordinance

    Northwest Ordinance

    enacted by Congress provides for the eventual incorporation of three to five new states in the Northwest territories, with the establishment of a bicameral assembly, freedom of religion, the right to trial by jury, public education, and ban on slavery.
  • The Constitution is in effect after receiving the approval of the requisite nine states

    The Constitution is in effect after receiving the approval of the requisite nine states

    After all the nine states voted and they all wanted the Constitution it finaly went in to effect here.
  • George Washington is elected first President of the United States, John Adams is Vice President

    George Washington is elected first President of the United States, John Adams is Vice President

    This is where the begaining of the gov. is really starting to be put down and formed.
  • War and Treasury Departments are established by Congress. Henery Knox will be the Secretary of War; Alexander Hamilition will be the Secretary of the Treasury

    War and Treasury Departments are established by Congress. Henery Knox will be the Secretary of War; Alexander Hamilition will be the Secretary of the Treasury

    The defence and the book keeping is taking place here.
  • Federal Judiciary Act is passed by Congress creates six-man Supreme Court with a Chief Justice and five Associate Justices. Also provides for an Attomey General, and for a judicial system of 13 district courts and tree circuit courts

    Federal Judiciary Act is passed by Congress creates six-man Supreme Court with a Chief Justice and five Associate Justices. Also provides for an Attomey General, and for a judicial system of 13 district courts and tree circuit courts

    That there will be fair trials
  • The Bill of Rights is submitted by Congress to the states for ratification

    The Bill of Rights is submitted by Congress to the states for ratification

    The Rights people have as a us citizen
  • Thomas Jefferson is officially named Secretary of State; John Jay is named Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

    Thomas Jefferson is officially named Secretary of State; John Jay is named Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

    More places in the gov. being filled.
  • The Bill of Rights is ratified

    The Bill of Rights is ratified

    The bill of right is now in place. The courts have something to go off of.