Among the reasons for <span>Europe's success in gaining colonies during the 19th century was their superiority in terms of weaponry and transportation in any kinds of warfare they get involved, in which it could be highly attributed to the technological advancements of Europe at that time.</span>
Articles of Confederation, 1777–1781. The Articles of Confederation served as the written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain.
