The document discusses key events and accomplishments of the early American government including establishing departments, creating a framework for modern government, allowing negotiations with Britain, and passing important ordinances like the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 and the Land Ordinance of 1785 that gave states power and allowed settlement of the Northwest Territory.

1. Alexander Nguyen
Zhong Fang
Gabriel Hernandez
Mr. Lau
American Government
26 August 2014

2. Allowed negotiations with the British
Established numerous types of departments
Created a framework of the modern government
Allowed whites to have individual freedoms
Showed authority during wartime
Allowed colonists to convey feelings towards
British

3. Passed the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Allowed colonists to unite against the British
Passed the Land Ordinance of 1785
Gave states a fair amount of power