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9 Cards in this Set
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British Whigs |
Against the war |
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Articles of Confederation |
First constitution. States had more power and Congress had less power over economy. |
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Inflation of Continental currency |
Congress was reluctant to tax Americans for war, so they printed money, which caused inflation |
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Demobilization crisis |
Soldiers almost gave up but were convinced not to. |
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The treaties of Fort Stanwix and Fort McIntosh |
Forced natives to give up land |
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Land Ordinance of 1785 |
Divided land up to encourage settlers |
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Northwest Ordinance of 1787 |
Created a Northwest government, slavery was prohibited |
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Virginia Declaration of Rights |
The government serves the people |
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Phyllis Wheatley |
Black poet |
