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The world wide document, called the declaration of independenc was created
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The articles of confederation edorced by te continental congress and submited to the colonies for ratification
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the treaty of paris was sighned by great britain and the united states, ending the revolutionary war. senate ratifies 1784
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the land ordinance of 1785 was passed by congress, provides for rectangular survey dividing northwest terrirories into townships.
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Constatutional convention assemble in philadelphia.
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Daniel Shas leads a rebellion of 1,200 men in an attack against federal arsenal in Springfeild, Massachusetts an important incedent in influencing the creation of a new constitution.
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Constatution is endosed by Congress and sent to state legislaturs for ratification.
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The great compromise is represented by roger shrman,reconciling the virginia and new jersey plans advocates proportioal representation in the huse of representatives and equal representation in the senate.
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Federalists papers begin to be sighned
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Northwestern ordinance enacted by congress provides for the eventual incorperation of three, to five new states in the northwestern territories.
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The us constitution is in affect after receiving the approval of the requesite nine states.
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The billl of rights is submitted by congress by the state for ratification.
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George washington was elected the presedent of the united states. and the vice presedent was john adams.
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Thomas Jefferson is officially named the secratary of state, john jay named cheif justice of the supree court.
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The bill of rights is ratified.