Creating the Constitution: Articles of Confederation
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A reading comprehension worksheet exploring the Articles of Confederation and its role in creating the US Constitution.
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Creating the Constitution: Articles of Confederation
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Understanding the Articles of Confederation
Source A: Excerpt from the Articles of Confederation
'The Articles of Confederation established a loose alliance of the states, with a Congress that had limited powers. The central government could declare war, make treaties, and manage relations with other nations, but it could not impose taxes or regulate trade among the states.'
Provenance: The original Articles drafted in 1777, ratified in 1781.
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Articles
Source B: Evaluation of the Articles
'While the Articles of Confederation helped to unify the states during the Revolutionary War, their weaknesses soon became apparent. The government lacked the power to raise revenue, enforce laws, or settle disputes between states.'
Provenance: Historian's analysis from a modern history textbook.
Creating the Constitution
Source C: The Constitutional Convention
'Delegates convened in 1787 to draft a new Constitution. They aimed to create a stronger federal government that could effectively manage the nation’s needs.'
Provenance: Excerpt from a history textbook describing the Constitutional Convention.
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- 1/1/2026
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