The document summarizes key events in the founding of the United States, including the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, Shays' Rebellion, the Constitutional Convention, and the early administrations under George Washington and John Adams. It discusses the three main conflicts resolved at the Constitutional Convention regarding the structure of the new federal government and representation in Congress. The new Constitution established a stronger central government with separation of powers and checks and balances between the three branches.

1. The American Revolution

3. Celebrating the signing

5. THE EARLY REPUBLIC 1781-1801

13. Constitutional Convention-1787 Philadelphia 12/13 States attend (Rhode Island did not)

21. Signing the Constitution