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the articles of confederation were drafted on July 12, 1776
- it didn't get approved for ratification until November 15, 1777
- The articles of Confederation contain a preamble, 13 articles, a conclusion and a section where everyone signed

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who- Daniel shay and 4,000 rebels
what- marched to the US' Armory at Springfield to seize its weapons and overthrow the government
when- august 31, 1786-June 1787
where- western Massachusetts
why-perceived economic and civil rights injustices

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what if the articles of confederation remained the law of land 

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what if the articles of confederation remained the law of land 

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There would be no control. either state or federal wise. The US wouldn't have gained the Louisiana Territory. Colonies would gain independence and not interact with anyone else other than themselves.

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The articles did not work because it didn't give enough power to congress and the national government.

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the federal government was too weak to enforce laws, basically they didn't have power.
-the continental congress borrowed money to fight the revolutionary war
-gave congress the power to pass laws but no power to enforce them.
-if a state didnt support a federal, they could just ignore it
-congress had no power to regulate trade or levy taxes

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The articles did set the congress as the highest power. it gave congress the power to declare war, operate post offices, and assign treaties.Disputes between states were brought up to congress.

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summary of the Articles of Confederation 

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summary of the Articles of Confederation 

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The articles of Confederation was the US' first constitution. It was created for the American people that feared strong governments. it had 13 different articles that stated some kind of organization to hold states together and hopefully make a stronger economy.