Episode 7: The Articles of Confederation | America’s First Government
In this episode, we read one of the most misunderstood yet crucial documents in American history: The Articles of Confederation.
After declaring independence from Great Britain in 1776, the Continental Congress faced an urgent question: What comes next? Were the former colonies independent states loosely allied together—or a single united nation? How would they fund the Revolutionary War, manage commerce, resolve disputes, and govern collectively?
Drafted by John Dickinson of Delaware and ratified in 1781, the Articles of Confederation created a “league of friendship” among the states…
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