The Articles of Confederation was the first attempt at an American government.
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The Articles of Confederation
The first U.S. government was called "The Articles of Confederation"You might also be looking for unicameral government
The Americans implemented the Articles of Confederation as the first form of constitution. However, this document established a very weak form of government.
The Articles of Confederation. But this system failed because it tied the states together loosely, and for the most part they were mini-countries, having each their own money systems and trade laws.
The first central government was called a confederation since all the states had their sovereignty. The states were then regulated by the Articles of Confederation.