In the Articles of Confederation, the colonies were referred to as "States." This term emphasized their status as individual entities with sovereignty, coming together to form a loose alliance for mutual defense and cooperation. The Articles established a framework for governance but reflected the states' desire to maintain their independence and authority over local matters.
"Articles of Confederation" OR "confederation" or "the Articles of Confederation"
they failed
How the colonies have controled themselves.
The Articles of Confederation and then we made the Constitution
All 13 colonies had to ratify the Articles of Confederation; that doesn't necessarily mean that every single individual in those colonies agreed, though.
"Articles of Confederation" OR "confederation" or "the Articles of Confederation"
they failed
confederation
To discuss revising the Articles of Confederation
The United States was governed by the "Articles of Confederation."
How the colonies have controled themselves.
Articles of Confederation.
Articles of Confederation
Under the Articles of Confederation, the colonies were individual countries. Thus, a foreign country would have to sign 13 different treaties with the colonies.
The Articles of Confederation.
The Articles of Confederation and then we made the Constitution
All 13 colonies had to ratify the Articles of Confederation; that doesn't necessarily mean that every single individual in those colonies agreed, though.