No. Those were created in 1781, and in 1781, Washington was busy leading the Continental Army. He did, however, sign the Constitution.
All states ratified the document
The Articles of Confederation did create a national government composed of a Congress, that had the power to declare war, sign treaties, appoint military officers, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, make alliances, and manage relations with Indians.
The major downfall of the Articles of Confederation was simply weakness. The federal government, under the Articles, was too weak to enforce their laws and therefore had no power. The Continental Congress had borrowed money to fight the Revolutionary War and could not repay their debts.
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress had the sole power to deal with other countries, and to settle disputes that arose between the states. Congress also had the ability to declare war.
Actually no. I thought he did, but while researching for a school project I realized he was already dispatched to be an ambassador to France before the second continental congress accepted the plan. On the final document, I cannot find any mention of Ben Franklin signing it.
Benjamin Franklin signed the Decloration of Independence.
No. Jonathan Dayton did not sign the Articles of Confederation. He only signed the United States Constitution.
no
Ratification!
Yes.
Since Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, his Zodiac sign is Capricorn.
No
No he didn't
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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin was the oldest person to sign the Declaration of Independence, he was 70 when he signed.