Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Articles of Confederation
noun
/ˈɑːrtɪklz əv ˌkɒnfəˈdɛreɪʃən/
Definition
The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States, ratified in 1781, which established a national government and defined the relationship between the thirteen original states.
Examples
- After the Revolutionary War, the states operated under the Articles of Confederation.
- The weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
- Many historians debate the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation in uniting the colonies.
Meaning
It served as an agreement among the states to provide a framework for the governance of the new nation following independence from Great Britain.
Synonyms
- Constitution (historical context)
- Compact
- Agreement
