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ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION  

Although the Articles of Confederation provided for a central government, that central government was extremely weak and ineffectual...

Inspired by the Iroquois Confederation, the Articles of Confederation were ratified by all colonies of America on March 1, 1781.

The Constitution vs. The Articles of Confederation.

In many positive ways, the Constitution was a radical departure from the Articles of Confederation and was produced specifically to mend the flaws of its predecessor.

The Articles of Confederation were drafted during the Second Continental Congress, which convened for a period of approximately seventeen months.

A comparison of the American Articles of Confederation and the American Constitution and how they spawned the first American political party system.

The influence of Thomas Paine's Common Sense is certainly evident in the writing of the Articles of Confederation, with both being an obvious reaction against the tyranny of an overbearing government.

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the faults of the Articles of Confederation and the advantages of the U.S. Constitution

This article traces the development of a system for monetary exchange from the early days of barter and wampum to the manufacture of gold coins and Branch Mints throughout the country.

This content takes a look at the foundations of the U.S. Constitution and what America's future might have been without that document.

The United States of America had major problems with Great Britain and Spain for the following reasons; Firstly...

A short essay about the founding of the United States and the necessity of the separation of Church and State.

Should John Hanson be considered the first President of the United States instead of General George Washington? Some say yes...

Worldwide political landscapes vary from country to country, but even the most extreme regimes have similarities and differences. The United States, Saudi Arabia and Cuba are countries with differing styles of government and central leadership.

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This was the first state created in the area known as the North central or Midwest and would set the precedent for the creation of other states which would follow.

Benjamin Franklin was one of America's founding fathers, an inventor, printer, scientist, intellectual, and one extraordinary man.

This article discusses the making of the Constitution, the pros and cons, the difficulties, and the compromises

16 U.S. coin designers have given us their interpretation of what the elusive lady should look like.

James Madison was a the father of the United States Constitution and went on to become president of the United States.

If you dislike technical and lengthy historical texts, you will love this simple description of United States History from Christopher Columbus the the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

How did Democracy come around in America? What has been the effect of Democracy in America?

The First Continental Congress passed the first Acts of Congress which were called the...

Fort Knox, we all know that the nations gold is stored there, but what else do we know about the midwestern military post. The Kentucky county has a history prior to becoming an underground storehouse of wealth.

When the Constitution was drafted slavery was not discussed for the fears that discussing such a matter would destroy the country before it even began... Nevertheless... Congress would begin a series of epic legal battles to restrict slavery.

James Madison was the fourth President of the United States serving in office from 1809 to 1817. He is remembered as the "Father of the Constitution," because of the key role he played in the creation of the United States Constitution.

The article describes the biography of the first President of US in detail.

The evolution of the US presidency through time has proven that there is an increased disregard for democracy.

An analysis of modern political society in America and comparisons to World War II culture, as portrayed in Leffland's "Rumors of Peace."

A brief review of the 1788 election, won by George Washington and the first election under the American Constitution.

Compares the ideology and historical context of each document and it's premier role in shaping the outcome of the United States as a governing body and society from a contemporary outlook; and its application in today's world.

This piece explores Alexander Hamilton and the erroneous label he bore by most as straight out monarchist.

Once there were Federalists, Whigs and Democratic-Republicans. These parties have all given way to new political incarnations. as America has grown from an agrarian backwater to an industrial giant and superpower.

John Steinbeck's claim that "we give the President more work than a man can do, more responsibility than a man should take, more pressure than a man can bear" is proven today with an increasingly impossible executive office

If you were to ask a dozen people when taxation in the United State began, you would probably get a dozen answers. Some would tell you it's a modern invention. Others would say it's as old as the world. And in a sense, they're both right.

The United States Mint is an institution almost as old as the United States itself. As the country solidified into a single unit with a strong central government, the need for a national mint was recognized and met by our founding fathers.

On July 13, 1787 under the Articles of Confederation that was passed by the Continental Congress...

This paper gives a detailed analysis of the difficulties our Founding Fathers faced when trying to establish the new American republic.

Foldables are three dimensional versions of graphic organizers. They help students take notes and make comparisons - and students find them fun!

Thanksgiving history may have begun with the Pilgrims, but President George Washington is the US President who first made it a national holiday. George Washington's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation started a national tradition in the new United States of America.

While Germany had to overcome many problems in the 19th century, two of the most important involved Christian/Jewish relations. Germany had to decide what place Jews should occupy in German society as well as what it meant to be a German.

This is an email interview I did with David O Stewart who is the author of The Summer of 1787: The Men Who Invented the Constitution. I was fortunate enough to hear Mr. Stewart lecture at an event held in honor of Constitution Week on September 20th, 2007.

We - the American people - want our government to have the necessary tools to protect us in the War on Terror, but we worry that the current structure and scope of the NSA program is incompatible with the American system of government.

What does the fact that September 17 will fly by most Americans without their notice say about our appreciation for such an important part of our history? What does it say about us as a people?

An overview of French settlement and development of a distinct North American culture for French settlers between the 16th and 19th centuries.

Explore some of the stories that Ellis recounts in his novel, and get some insight into what these stories tell about the young American Republic.

Why Alexander Hamilton deserves to be ranked higher in the Discovery Channel's list of greatest Americans ever.