> CHRONOLOGY

1783
  • Newburgh Conspiracy exposed.

1784
  • Treaty of Fort Stanwix signed.

1785
  • Ordinance of 1785 passed.

  • Treaty of Fort McIntosh signed.

  • Congress calls for large requisition.

1786
  • Shays's Rebellion begins.

1787
  • Shays's Rebellion crushed.

  • Northwest Ordinance passed.