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The Continental Congress adopted the Articles (first constitution of the U.S.)
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All 13 states ratified the Articles
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Congress did not have power to regulate foreign trade or interstate commerce.
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Armed groups of farmers forced many courts to close in order to prevent farm foreclosures
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Called by George Washington to discuss differences over currencies and important duties
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Established the principle that territories were to be developed for statehood on an equal basis with other states.
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Official & final ratification of the Constitution
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