Articles of Confederation
Book • 2014
The Articles of Confederation served as the first constitution of the United States, outlining a framework for a weak central government and strong state sovereignty.
Although Benjamin Franklin contributed to early drafts, the final document was adopted by the Continental Congress in November 1777 and ratified by all states in March 1781.
Although Benjamin Franklin contributed to early drafts, the final document was adopted by the Continental Congress in November 1777 and ratified by all states in March 1781.
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