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If such independent states are coming together to form a larger political entity, this is generally known as a Confederation. Individual states retain full sovereignty, but operate together for the collective good for purposes of things like economic policy, foreign policy, military coordination, etc.
If they are not forming a larger political entity, then it is simply an Alliance. Typical of such an entity is NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance, which is a mutual defense pact for its members.
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Beau"A loose union of independent states" was how the United States was described under the Articles of Confederation. After the Constitution was written, the States became more tightly bound and the country began to identify as one nation.
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When did the federation evolve?
With the adopting of the Constitution in 1787 that did away with the Articles of Confederation, which, as the name would suggest, was a loose union of states.
Before joining the union what state was an independent republic from 1777 to 1791?
The Hampshire Grants was disputed territory between New York and New Hampshire. Although neither of those states was ever fully able to exert control over the grants, it is inaccurate to say the territory was an independent republic. It had no well established government, it carried on no foreign policy and it's residents were citizens of the United States. It was finally organized and admitted to the Union as the state of Vermont.
What were non-slave states called?
The Union (Northern states)
Name four powers the colonies have as free independent states?
The conclusion states that the free and independent states possess: 1. The right to wage war 2. The right to make peace 3. The right to contract alliances 4. The right to establish trade And do anything independent states do. Hope this helps!
Why is Michigan not considered a sovereign nation state?
Once a state becomes a part of the United States of America, it is no longer independent; Michigan was admitted to the Union in 1837. As a member of the United States, Michigan does have certain states' rights, but it must also accept that the U.S. constitution takes precedence, and that the President of the United States in the leader of the entire country.
