APUSH
GOLDEN DOZEN - TERM 9: ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
This key Period 3 term refers to the first constitution of the United States, adopted in 1781
Published on May 12, 2025
This key Period 3 term refers to the first constitution of the United States, adopted in 1781. The ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION established a weak central government that lacked the power to tax, regulate interstate commerce, or maintain a standing army.
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