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The Articles of Confederation was the document that established the 13 independent, soverign states: the original 13 colonies. It also set up a "stepping-stone" to the Constitution. :)Niceguymike

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Articles of Confederation, 1777-1781. The Articles of Confederation served as the written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain.

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The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States, on November 15, 1777. However, ratification of the Articles of Confederation by all thirteen states did not occur until March 1, 1781. The Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments. The need for a stronger Federal government soon became apparent and eventually led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787. The present United States Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation on March 4, 1789.

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The articles of confederation was the first constitutionof the original 13 colonies to read more go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Articles_of_Confederation

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One of the first constitutions of the U.S., stressed on a loose Union of States. It was too weak, so it was revised not long after it was created.

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They were basically the predecessor of the Constitution

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