The Articles of Confederation
by Second Continental Congress
The Articles of Confederation established the first national government of the United States, providing a framework for unity among the original thirteen states before the Constitution.
About This Book
The Articles of Confederation served as the first constitution of the United States, ratified in 1781.
Created by the Second Continental Congress, it established a weak central government with limited powers over the states.
This document guided the nation through the Revolutionary War and early years of independence.
It was eventually replaced by the U.S. Constitution in 1789 due to its structural limitations.
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