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When was the Lee Resolution proposed?
When was the Lee Resolution proposed?
- November 15, 1775
- March 1, 1781
- June 11, 1776 (correct)
- November 15, 1777
Who was the principal writer of the Dickinson Draft of the Articles of Confederation?
Who was the principal writer of the Dickinson Draft of the Articles of Confederation?
- John Dickinson (correct)
- James Madison
- Benjamin Franklin
- George Washington
What was the name of the confederation according to the Dickinson Draft?
What was the name of the confederation according to the Dickinson Draft?
- The League of Friendship
- The United States of America (correct)
- The Confederation of Independent States
- The American Union
How many sheets of parchment did the adopted Articles of Confederation consist of?
How many sheets of parchment did the adopted Articles of Confederation consist of?
How did representation in Congress work under the Articles of Confederation?
How did representation in Congress work under the Articles of Confederation?
What was necessary for the Articles of Confederation to come into effect?
What was necessary for the Articles of Confederation to come into effect?
What was the reason for the delay in ratification of the Articles of Confederation?
What was the reason for the delay in ratification of the Articles of Confederation?
When did the Articles of Confederation go out of effect?
When did the Articles of Confederation go out of effect?
What was a major limitation of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?
What was a major limitation of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?
What was the main reason for convening the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
What was the main reason for convening the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
What was a consequence of the central government's inability to regulate commerce?
What was a consequence of the central government's inability to regulate commerce?
What was the result of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
What was the result of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
Why did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention shut the windows of Independence Hall?
Why did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention shut the windows of Independence Hall?
What was the duration of the Constitutional Convention?
What was the duration of the Constitutional Convention?
Study Notes
The Articles of Confederation
- Adopted by the Continental Congress on November 15, 1777
- Served as the United States' first constitution from March 1, 1781, to 1789
Development of the Articles of Confederation
- Proposed by the Lee Resolution in 1776
- Committee composed of one representative from each colony, led by John Dickinson from Delaware
- Dickinson Draft named the confederation "the United States of America"
- Adopted by the Second Continental Congress on November 15, 1777
Key Features of the Articles of Confederation
- Established a "league of friendship" for the 13 sovereign and independent states
- Each state retained every power not explicitly delegated to the United States
- Congress had representation not based on population, with each state having one vote
- Ratification required approval from all 13 states
Weaknesses and Limitations
- Central government had insufficient power to regulate commerce, tax, or support war efforts
- States retained considerable power, leading to disputes over territory, war pensions, taxation, and trade
- Congress struggled with a depleted treasury and paper money inflation
The Constitutional Convention
- Assembled in Philadelphia in May 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation
- Decided to completely redesign the government, leading to the creation of the new Constitution
- Signed after three months of debate, remaining in effect today
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Learn about the adoption and significance of the Articles of Confederation, the United States' first constitution. Discover its role in American history and its eventual replacement.
