The Creation of the Constitution
Establishing a New Government
writing of the Constitution
The need for a new government after the American Revolution led to the creation of the Articles of Confederation in 1781.
Initial Governance Attempt
The Articles of Confederation granted significant power to individual states, resulting in many different laws and currencies across the country. This decentralized approach kept the nation from being united and lacked cohesion.
The Constitutional Solution
Recognizing the flaws of the first system, the Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation in 1787. The Constitution aimed to balance federal and state powers, addressing the disunity of the original attempt at governance.
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What was the name of the United States' first government document created in 1781?
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Great Compromise