The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation, known as the first "constitution" of the United States, was drafted in November, 1777 and ratified in 1781. It was written as a treaty between sovereign powers (the states), creating a league of friendship among the states, but not a national government.
- Date:
- 1781
- Original Format:
- Document
- Item#:
- 1780.0070
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- 3006px
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- 2258px
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