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On November 15, 1777, the Continental Congress, after painstaking debate, passed the Articles of Confederation of the United States of America.
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Rachelle Harris Period 3-Byrnes October 2, 2002 DBQ #1- Articles of Confederation On November 15, 1777, the Continental Congress, after painstaking debate, passed the Articles of Confederation of the United States of America. The Articles became operative on March 1, 1781, when the last of the 13 states signed the document.1This new means of authority was meant to establish a new government which would take place of England's previous reign of tyranny as well as let the country prosper and be successful. These articles were in "control" from 1781-1789. There was, and has been, however, much deliberation over the legitimacy and effectiveness of these articles since then and during the time of reign. The articles had many shortcomings, and, as such, were not totally and completely effective. A government's job is primarily to please, help, and be fair to its entire people. "...It would be unequal in its operation..." said the Rhode Island...
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