The Articles of Confederation
Booklet
Document Author: John Dickinson Committee: John Dickinson, Samuel Adams, Josiah Bartlett, Button Gwinnett, Joseph Hewes, Stephen Hopkins, Francis Hopkinson, Robert R. Livingston, Thomas McKean, Thomas Nelson, Edward Rutledge, Roger Sherman, and Thomas Stone Adopted: November 15, 1777 (The House of Scorpio, the "Scorpion") Ratification of all 13 States: March 1, 1781 Type: Bylaws Articles: 13 Signatures: 48 Want to read it? Here is a free transcript of "The Articles of Confederation" → https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript |
PURPOSE:
The purpose for choosing “The Articles of Confederation” as the fourth book to report on, is because it follows up one the "Declaration of Independence". The "Declaration of Independence" is the charter for America, the legal document that establishes the purpose, privileges, and principles for the United States of America.
The "Articles of Confederation" are the first set of "Bylaws" for the "United States of America"
The purpose for choosing “The Articles of Confederation” as the fourth book to report on, is because it follows up one the "Declaration of Independence". The "Declaration of Independence" is the charter for America, the legal document that establishes the purpose, privileges, and principles for the United States of America.
The "Articles of Confederation" are the first set of "Bylaws" for the "United States of America"
Definitions
An "Article” - is a separate and distinct part of a written instrument, such as a contract, statute, or constitution, that is often divided into sections. A written instrument containing a series of rules and stipulations.
A "Confederation" - an organization which consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league; a permanent union of countries with some or most political power vested in a central authority.
“Bylaws” - the rules adopted by an organization chiefly for the government of its members and the regulation of its affairs.
The "Articles of Confederation" were adopted in 1777, but did not last very long; for they were overthrown by the Constitutional Convention held in 1787.
An "Article” - is a separate and distinct part of a written instrument, such as a contract, statute, or constitution, that is often divided into sections. A written instrument containing a series of rules and stipulations.
A "Confederation" - an organization which consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league; a permanent union of countries with some or most political power vested in a central authority.
“Bylaws” - the rules adopted by an organization chiefly for the government of its members and the regulation of its affairs.
The "Articles of Confederation" were adopted in 1777, but did not last very long; for they were overthrown by the Constitutional Convention held in 1787.
My Copy: "The Articles of Confederation - The United States of America MDCCLXXVII"
MDCCLXXVII = 1777
MDCCLXXVII = 1777
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The Booklet's Publisher
The Document
The Signers
The Common Consensus
Turtle's Book Report
My Blog Series on the Articles of Confederation
Audio
Articles of Confederation Readings
YOUTUBE: (28-min) "Articles of Confederation - 1777 - Hear and Read the First US Constitution" by Timeless Reader 1
Lectures and Seminars
YOUTUBE: (15-min) "The Articles of Confederation Lecture" by Kathleen Young
YOUTUBE: (1 hr 24 min) V for Voluntary Library presents "Articles of Confederation vs Constitution by Sheldon Richman"
YOUTUBE: (15-min) "Why the Articles of Confederation were a Success" by OU IACH
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