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What were the articles of conferderation?
The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States. Although it was adopted by the Continental Congress on November 15, 1777, it was not ratified by all the states until March 1, 1781. The Articles allowed for sovereignty of the original 13 states with a weak central government. The Articles of Confederation was replaced by the current Constitution on March 4, 1789 due to a need for a stronger central government.
Why did delegates gather in 1787 for the constitutional convention?
To amend the Articles of Confederation.
Articles of surrender?
articles of surrender?
What was the name of the first document that governed the United States?
the articles of confederation was the first governing document
What document did the US Constitution replace?
Articles of Confederation
When were the articles of conferderation written?
The Articles were drafted in 1776 and ratified in 1777.
How long after the adoption of the articles of conferderation was the constitution ratified?
8 years
How was the constitution different from the articles of conferderation?
The constitution gave the government more taxation powers
How long does a representative serve in Congress in the articles of conferderation?
one year
What role did shays rebellion play in push for changing the articles of conferderation?
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The articles of conferderation which formed a loose aliance among the 13 states were ratified in what year?
1781..
What was the document that set up your country's first central government?
The first document written to govern u.s.a was The Articles of Conferderation.
What powers did the national government have under the Articles of the Conferderation?
It could make war & agree to treaties with other nations.
Who won conferderation?
i think i won conferderation
Was the purpose of the first continental congress to write the articles of conferderation?
No. It was to decide if they should break from the English crown. They then produced the Declaration of Independence.
What is the general purpose of the articles of conferderation?
The full name was Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union. The purpose of the Articles was to provide a general government for the 13 colonies that had won their freedom from British rule and to bring about "perpetual union" of these new states.
Why did Patrick Henry support keeping the Articles of Confederation government and oppose the new Constitution?
He didn't that much power given to the central government and the articles of conferderation gave few powers to the central government.
