Constitutional Era

Articles of Confederation

Articles of ConfederationThe Articles of Confederation was the first written constitution of the United States. Stemming from wartime urgency, its progress was slowed by fears of

Shays’ RebellionShays’ Rebellion was a series of violent attacks on courthouses and other government properties in Massachusetts, beginning in 1786, which led to a full-blown

How Shays’ Rebellion Changed AmericaGet the story behind the uprising that propelled the Constitutional Convention to form a stronger national government.

Actions allowed by Articles of Confederation

Congress enacts the Northwest OrdinanceOn this day in 1787, Congress enacts the Northwest Ordinance, structuring settlement of the Northwest Territory and creating a policy for the addition of new

Congress enacts the Northwest OrdinanceOn this day in 1787, Congress enacts the Northwest Ordinance, structuring settlement of the Northwest Territory and creating a policy for the addition of new

Influences on the Constitution

Checks and BalancesThe system of checks and balances in government was developed to ensure that no one branch of government would become too powerful. The framers of the U.S.

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