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Articles of Confederation
American history surrounding drafting of Articles of Confederation
American Revolution before adoption of Articles of Confederation
Constitution created to replace Articles of Confederation
Shays’ Rebellion, event showing failings of Articles
see also Confederation
approval by Continental Congress
confederation, defined
enactment and ratification
inadequacy
nullification of federal laws by states
public debate over ratification
public lands
states
summary of American experience with confederation
American Revolution
American Revolution (1775-1783), conflict between 13 British colonies in North America and their parent country, Great Britain. It was made up of two...
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