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Articles of Confederation are adopted
The Articles of Confederation are ratified and officially adopted as the first government of the United States -
Newburgh Mutiny
A group of soldiers stationed in ewburgh threatened to cause mutiny after not recieving payment for their services -
Congress Forced out of Philadelphia
A group of mutinous soldiers demanded pay, and forced Congress to disband from Philadelphia. This again showed that the lack of a National Army under the Articles of Confederation hurts the UNited States -
Economic and Foreign Policy Problems
The National Government is on the verge of bankruptcy due to its inability to collect taxes, american Sailors become captives to Algerian pirates, and Spain refuses to recognize American claims of land near the Ohio River. -
Annapolis Convention
A group of states meet to discuss trade reforms; however, they agree to meet again to discuss the issue in depth. This showed that the 9/13 States rule was innefective and not practical to pass laws. -
Shays' Rebellion
Daniel Shays and a group of armed farmers attempt to take over an arsenal of weapons in Massachusetts. This event showed the U.S.'s weakness without a national army.
