The period between 1780 and 1790 was a dynamic and formative decade for the United States of America. Imagine you were a former British colonist that was now a citizen of the USA. Create a series of journal entries that detail your thoughts on the current events of the times. Your complete response must be at least 350 to 500 words. Topics should include:
The Articles of Confederation: Problems and failure
Shays’ Rebellion: Implications for the new republic
The US Constitution: Importance and ratification
Bill of Rights: Significance to the Constitution and new republic, and most important features