A Biography of America
A New System of Government – Key Events
1776 - 1780
State constitutions written
1777
Vermont abolishes slavery
1780
Massachusetts constitutional convention
1781
Articles of Confederation ratified
1785 - 1787
Shays’ Rebellion
1787
Constitutional Convention
Northwest Ordinance
1794
Whiskey Rebellion
Defeat of Miami Confederacy at Fallen Timbers
1798
Alien and Sedition Acts
1800
Jefferson elected President
Gabriel’s Rebellion
1804
Burr kills Hamilton in duel
1826
Death of Jefferson
Death of Adams