Articles of Confederation

The first laws of the United States government, later replaced by the Constitution



Word Structure

AHR-ti-kuhl

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uhv

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kuhn-feh-der-EY-shuhn

Sentence Examples

The Articles of Confederation ruled the nation.

Ben helped pen the Articles of Confederation.

The Articles of Confederation was a pact, but state's rights were a fact.

Semantic Relatives

Colonies

Congress

Constitution

Federal Government

Ratify

Sovereignty



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 1 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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