> 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.