Articles of Confederation

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What was the first constitution of the United States?

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The Articles of Confederation

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When was the Articles of Confederation adopted and used until?

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Adopted in 1777 and used until 1789.

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What did the Articles of Confederation establish?

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Established the United States, named the new country the United States of America, defined the powers of the government, created a confederation, and defined how states would relate to each other.

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What powers did the Articles of Confederation define?

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Defined the powers of the states, Congress, and the central government.

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What type of government structure did the Articles of Confederation create?

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Created a confederation, or group of states, that worked together.

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How did the Articles of Confederation define state interactions?

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Established how states would interact with each other and how the central government would relate to other countries.

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What international powers did the Articles of Confederation give the central government?

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Allowed the central government to declare war and make trade agreements.

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Why did the Articles of Confederation end?

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Replaced by the U.S. Constitution due to weaknesses that made it difficult for the government to defend the nation and pay its debts.