MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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Albany Plan of Union
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Northwest Ordinance
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Articles of Confederation
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Treaty of Paris
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Constitutional Convention took place from May 14 to September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The point of the event was decide how America was going to be governed. Although the Convention had been officially called to revise the existing Articles of Confederation, many delegates had much bigger plans.
Detailed explanation-2: -➢ Basic principles: Federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, representative democracy, limited government, rule of law, individual rights and responsibilities, consent of the governed, majority rule, popular sovereignty, and equal protection.
Detailed explanation-3: -In May, 55 delegates came to Philadelphia, and the Constitutional Convention began. Debates erupted over representation in Congress, over slavery, and over the new executive branch.
Detailed explanation-4: -Congress was unable to impose taxes; it could only borrow money on credit. No national court system was established to protect the rights of U.S. citizens. No executive branch was established to enforce laws. Amendments could be added only with the approval of all 13 states.