The Articles of Confereration was passed in 1777.
That would be the Articles of Confederation.
November 1777
The Confederation Congress became the legislative branch of government established by the Articles of Confederation. It was too weak because it had insufficient powers to enforce the laws that were passed.
the articles of confederation
The Articles of Confederation.
To amend the Articles of Confederation.
This question is nebulously worded and can mean one of two questions: 1) Can an individual today change the words/paragraphs/articles of the Articles of Confederation? -- No. The Articles of Confederation is an historical document. 2) Were the Articles of Confederation, while in use, subject to an amendment process? -- Yes. The Articles could be amended provided that the amendment was passed in all of the State Legislatures.
"Articles of Confederation" OR "confederation" or "the Articles of Confederation"
Arguments
The Articles of Confederation were ratified in 1781. They were first passed by the Second Continental Congress in 1777 but another three and a half years passed before all of the colonies voted in favor of them.
the articles of confederation was the first governing document
Weak describes the Articles of Confederation.