The Articles of Confederation |
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| Author:
| Belton, Blair |
| Series title: | Documents That Shaped America Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4339-8994-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $11.50 |
Book Description:
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Many people don't know that the U.S. Constitution isn't the first American constitution. The Articles of Confederation was the document that united the newly created states in 1781. Not everything went smoothly in the early days of our country. Readers will find out the events that led to the replacement of this constitution. They'll learn its strengths, weaknesses, and why the U.S. Constitution may have been the country's last hope of staying united.
Many people don't know that the U.S. Constitution isn't the first American constitution. The Articles of Confederation was the document that united the newly created states in 1781. Not everything went smoothly in the early days of our country. Readers will find out the events that led to the replacement of this constitution. They'll learn its strengths, weaknesses, and why the U.S. Constitution may have been the country's last hope of staying united.