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The Articles of Confederation was the 1st plan of government that left the Central Government weak and gave most of the power to the states.
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The Teaty of Paris gave the United States the land from the Atlantic Ocean west to the Mississippi River.
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Shay's Rebellion was when Daniel Shays organized over 1000 farmers to protest against Massachusetts high taxes on farm land.
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The New Jersey Plan gave all states the same numder of Represenatives in congress.
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The northwest Ordinance was a law that allowed new territories to have a chance to become a state.
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The Great Compromise was a plan stated by Roger Sherman.
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The authors wanted to show that the people held the power in the country.
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The delegates of the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution.
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Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the Constitution.
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Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, and Connecticut ratified the Constitution.
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New Hampshire Was the 9nth state to ratify the Constitution.
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The debate was over protecting the citizens rights,delegates felt these rights must be a part of the Constitution.
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George Washington Was the first U.S. President.
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Washington was sworn in on a balcony at Federal Hall in New York City.
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Rhode Island ratified the Constitution.
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The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments of the Constitution.
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The Supreame Court can stop a law that is not constitutional.
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The meeting of twelve states delegates and Philedelphia and Pennsylvania that replaced the Articles of Confederation with a new Constitution.
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The Virginia Plan was James Madisons plan that was stated by Virginia's popular govenor and it said that we should have three branches of government.
