Continental Army
A former Captain of the Continental Army lays siege to the Government arsenal
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1787 in United States of America
Explore 11 historical events and records for United States of America in 1787.
Historical records for United States of America in 1787
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January
Siege of Springfield
A former Captain of the Continental Army lays siege to the Government arsenal
September
Constitution of USA
The Federal Confederation produces the Constitution of the USA. The Federal Confederation must be endorsed by at least 9 of the 13 States
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Petersham
Defeated at but the question of Federalism soars to the top of the political agenda
Constitution of USA
For every 5,000 free males there will be a legislature & Governor. For every 5,000 free males there will a non-voting delegate in Congress. A population of 60,000 can form a State of the Union
Constitution of USA
At the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia Madisons draft of the Virginia Plan and his revolutionary three-branch federal system becomes the basis for the American Constitution of today
Ordinance
A population of 60,000 can form a State of the Union
President of USA
Appointed President of the USA, 1st President, 1st term
Shays Rebellion
Appointed Commander of the forces which suppress Shays Rebellion
Siege of Springfield
The State Governor puts down the uprising led by Daniel Shay
Virginia Plan
At the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia Madisons draft of the Virginia Plan and his revolutionary three-branch federal system becomes the basis for the American Constitution of today
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