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March 1, 1781
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August 1786 - June 1787
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Causes: Economic depression, Aggressive tax and debt collection, State fiscal policy
Goals: Reform of state government, later its overthrow
Result: Rebellion crushed, and problems linked to the Articles of Confederation spur consideration of a new constitution
September 11, 1786 - September 14, 1786
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The convention met from September 11 ~ 14, 1786.
The conference was called to discuss how to fix the government to avoid another revolution.
- States were in debt
- Taxes too high - Shay's Rebellion
- Interstate commerce a mess
- Foreign trade problems
1787
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Outcomes of the Constitutional Convention:
- Hybrid of VA and NJ Plans:
Bicameral legislature:
- House of Reps based on population
- Senate based upon equal representation
May 29, 1787
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Outcomes of the constitutional Convention:
- Separation of powers
- Bicameral legislature based on population
- Federal government had increased powers
June 15, 1787
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Outcomes of the Constitutional Convention:
- Unicameral legislature where every state received equal representation
July 13, 1787
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September 17, 1787
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It created on September 17, 1787. "Constitutional Convention"
It was ratified June 21, 1788. It written in the Philadelphia State House. Not that building is called "The Independence Hall". There were 55 Delegates who drafted that constitution. And it can be seen in Washington, D.C.