The Articles of Confederation was the United States' first constitution.
The Articles of Confederation created a national government composed of a Congress, which had the power to declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians.
The Articles of Confederation were the first written plan for the government of the United States. They were created out of a deed for a federal government to win the Revolutionary War, defend the frontier, and practice diplomacy abroad. The Articles of Confederation granted powers to Congress such as raising an army and navy as well as making war and peace. They gave each state one vote in Congress, and gave the federal government no control over domestic affairs of the states. The Articles of Confederation were made up of 13 articles that stated that certain rights were granted to the national government while other rights were reserved for states. The Articles of Confederation included the following information: 1. United States of America became the official name of the new nation. 2. The US was a league of friendship and mutual defense. 3. There would be uniform rights for citizens in all states. 4. There would be rules for the courts and Congress 5. Nine out of 13 states would be needed for approval of any laws. 6. Guidelines were established for dealing with foreign nations.
