MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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The said states enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defense, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare.
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The people of each state shall have the freedom and right to enter and leave any other state and shall have all the privileges of trade and commerce there.
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No state, without the permission of the United States in congress can meet with or make agreements or treaties with any king, prince or state.
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The state in controversy with another shall present a petition to congress stating the matter in question and asking for a hearing.
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Article 1: Created the name of the combined 13 states as The United States of America. Article 2: State governments still had their own powers that were not listed in the Articles of Confederation. Article 3: The combined states were responsible for helping to protect each other from attacks.
Detailed explanation-3: -The primary advantage that the Articles of Confederation provided was its ability to maintain the independence and sovereignty of each state within the union. At the same time, the states could use the articles to band together, send ambassadors to other nations overseas, and handle territory issues.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.