1789
The Articles of Confederation was the first form of the Constitution. However, it was very weak and ineffective. The states had more rights than the National Government.
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Yellowstone National Park.
it established the first national government of the united states. Its also like the Constitution, but it was the first "Constitution" made. It is in the Constitution. It was made during the civil war to be the first rules.
The Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation. Until 1789 when the Constitution was ratified.
the national covenant
In the US, the Articles of Confederation provided the first framework for a national government.
An amendment. For example, the first Amendment to the Constitution covers Freedom of Speech.
George Washington declared our first national Thanksgiving Day to express gratitude for the new Constitution. (If you are using this answer for the History Mystery Message Challenge, it is Thanksgiving-number 7)