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The Americans implemented the Articles of Confederation as the first form of constitution. However, this document established a very weak form of government.

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What was the first attempt at government for the US?

U.S. constitution


The first attempt to unite the former colonies under a central government was called the?

The U.S. Constitution.


Does the constitution apply to african-americans?

When the Constitution was created, African Americans had no rights, even though the constitution said that all men were equal. They had no right to vote, to speak freely, and had educational rights taken from them. It wasn't until the 13th admendment, when Abraham Lincoln set his Emancipation Proclamation, that blacks started to gain their rights in the Consitution. The 14th admendment was first indended to secure the rights of former slaves. The original Constitution did not follow for African Americans, it was later that it was changed to include them.


What was the problem the Cherokees had in their first attempt to write a constitution in Oklahoma?

The Cherokees faced significant challenges during their first attempt to write a constitution in Oklahoma, primarily due to the lack of unity among different factions within the tribe. Disputes over leadership and differing visions for governance created divisions, complicating the drafting process. Additionally, the external pressures from the U.S. government and the need to navigate treaties and land rights further hampered their efforts to establish a cohesive and effective constitution.


What part of constitution outline the personal rights and freedoms of Americans?

In the Constitution, it is the "Bill of Rights" (another way of referring to the first ten amendments) which gives a list of the rights that Americans are guaranteed. These include freedom of speech, freedom of the press ("press" is an old word for journalism or media), freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly.