Creating the Constitution: Articles of Confederation
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A cause and consequence worksheet exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation during the creation of the American Constitution.
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Creating the Constitution: Articles of Confederation
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Introduction to the Articles of Confederation
Source A: Excerpt from the Articles of Confederation (1781):
'The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare.'
Provenance: The original text of the Articles of Confederation, ratified in 1781.
Causes of the Weaknesses in the Articles
Source B: Excerpt from a historian’s analysis
'The inability of the central government to enforce laws or levy taxes led to economic instability and weakened the union.'
Provenance: Modern historical analysis of the Articles of Confederation.
Consequences of the Articles of Confederation
Source C: Excerpt from a historical document
'The failure of the Articles of Confederation revealed the need for a stronger federal government, leading to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.'
Provenance: Summary from a history textbook analyzing the transition from Articles to Constitution.
Evaluation and Reflection
Source D: A modern historian’s view
'The Articles of Confederation were a necessary step towards creating the United States, but their weaknesses made the Constitution inevitable.'
Provenance: Modern historical analysis.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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