Answer the questions below by using the links to information and videos about our nation’s first Constitution, The Articles of Confederation.
- What was perhaps the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
- When would it be ratified?
- As clearly stated in the Articles, what did Congress have “control” over? What was its “most important” action?
- In what way(s) was government power under the Articles “limited” or “weak”?
- Describe the structure of Congress under the Articles.
- Why do you think the power of government under the “Articles” was so limited?
- Would you consider the “Articles” to be our nation’s first Constitution? Explain?
Information on the Articles:
Video Clips on the Articles of Confederation:
What Were The Article of Confederation – Facts vs Fiction (3 minutes)
Brief Explanation of the Articles (3 minutes)
The Constitution before The Constitution (6 minutes)
Economic Problems Under the Articles of Confederation (6 minutes)