1785-1796

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Land ordinance of 1785

1785

Shay's rebellion

1786

Va statute for religious freedom

1786

Northwest ordinance

1787

Ratification by 9 states for new gov. under constitution

1788

Constitution put into effect, judiciary act, Washington President

1789

Bill of rights, 1st BUS created, Excise tax passed

1791

Federalist and D-R parties formed

1792

Neutrality Proclamation, Citizen Genet

1793

Whiskey Rebellion, Jays treaty

1794

Treatys of Greenville, Pinckney

1795

Washingtons Farewell Address

1796