9-16 Flashcards
Philly Quakers found worlds first antislavery society
1775
1st continental congress calls for abolition of slave trade
1774
NJ constitution temporarily gives women the vote
1776
Articles of confederation adopted by 2nd continental congress
1777
MA adopts first constitution drafted in convention and ratified by popular vote
1780
Articles of confederation put into effect
1781
Military officers form Society of Cincinnatti
1783
Land Ordinance of 1785
1785
VA’s Statute for Religious Freedom
1786
Shays Rebellion
1786
Meeting of 5 states to discuss articles of confederation
1786
Northwest Ordinance
1787
Constitutional Convention inPhilly
1787
Ratification under 9 states guarantees a new gov under Constitution
1788
Constitution formally put into effect
1789
French Revolution begins
1789
1st official census
1790
Bill of rights passed
1791
Vermont becomes 14th state
1791
Bank of us created
1791
Excise tax passed
1791
Federalists and dem reps formed
1792-1793
France declares war on Britain and Spain
1793
Neutrality Proclamation
1793