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Introduction Democracy Democracy vs. Autocracy The Original Thirteen Colonies The Declaration of Independence, Part I The Declaration of Independence, Part II The Articles of Confederation

  

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Why were the Articles of Confederation weak?

In what ways did the first Constitutions and the Articles of Confederation reflect older pre-revolutionary ideas about political power and authority? In what ways did they depart from older ideas?

How was the role of "President" defined in the Articles of Confederation? What were the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation regarding the role of the President?


Shaping the New Nation: The Articles of Confederation
 

Democracy Democracy vs.Autocracy The Original Thirteen Colonies The Declaration of Independence, Part I The Declaration of Independence, Part II The Articles of Confederation

 
The Articles of Confederation

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Under Article V of the Articles of Confederation, the state legislatures appointed delegates on an annual basis. Furthermore, the Article limited each delegate to no more than three years of office in any term of six years.

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