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Articles of Confederation
The Continental Congress adopted the Articles, the first constitution, as a basis for the government. -
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Shays' Rebellion
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Annapolis Convention
Discussion on ways to facilitate commerce between states and set standard rules and regulations. -
First Constitutional Convention
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Virginia Plan
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New Jersey Plan
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Connecticut Compromise
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Publication of the Federalist Papers
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Ratification
The Articles of Confederation were replaced by the ninth state ratifying the Constitution. -
Bill of Rights
