period 4 (jan 1, 1783 – jan 1, 1800)
Description:
The process of creating the founding documents was defined by compromise as the founders attempted to negotiate the divide between Federalists and Anti-Federalists to define the powers of the US federal and state governments. The conflict resulted in a bicameral legislature and the Bill of Rights, but failed to protect or acknowledge rights of enslaved people.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1783
jan 1, 1800
~ 17 years