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Explain the Articles of Confederation.

Articles of Confederation

The original constitution of the 13 American states, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the U.S. Constitution in 1789 due to its weakness in central government powers.

  • Understand the foundational structures and principles of the United States government as outlined in the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers.
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Fernanda MorenoJul 13, 2024
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The Articles of Confederation were the first written U.S.Constitution, ratified by the states in 1781, establishing a loose confederation among the former colonies under a weak national government.