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The Pennsylvania State Constitution is written
Pennsylvania's leaders played a major role in the events that determined the growth of a new nation. The Continental Congress directed the states to write their own states constitutions. -
Constitution
Members met in Philadelphia PA to strengthen the federal government. The new constitution replaced the articles of confederation. -
Fries Rebellion
When the undeclared war broke out between the U.S. and France, President John Adams asked congress to raise money to fund the army and navy. To provide funds for this, new taxes were proposed. -
A New State Constitution Is Adopted
Thomas Mifflin is Pennsylvanias first governor. Pennsylvanians were becoming dissatisfied with their new constitution. -
Bill Of Rights Was Approved
Many who opposed the new Constitution did not want to sign until the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights was added several years later after the states ratified the Constitution. -
The Whiskey Rebellion
Two rebellions were ties to issues of national power. The Whiskey Rebellion shook Pennsylvania’s ideas of government. -
Political Parties
At first, there were no political parties in the new country. However, people still had strong feelings about how much power the federal government should have, and political parties were formed. -
War of 1812
The Treaty of Paris had officially ended the Revolutionary War between the United States and Great Britain, but British ships still harasses American ships on the ocean.finally, tensions came to a had in 1812. President James Madison decided that British violations of American rights could no longer be tolerated, so he asked Congress for a declaration of war. -
Battle of Lake Erie
The war was fought in only two places in Pennsylvania. The British blockaded Philadelphia and kept people and goods from moving in and out of the parts. The Battle of Lake Erie, however, was much more important. -
The Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812
The war dragged on until finally the Americans were able to reach a peace treaty with England. The Treaty of Ghent officially ended the War of 1814.
