What is Articals of Confederation?

The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States of America. They were ratified in 1781 and replaced the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, which had been in effect since 1777. The Articles of Confederation established a very weak central government and gave most power to the states. This led to a number of problems, including a lack of coordination between the states, difficulties in raising money, and an inability to regulate trade. In 1787, a convention was held in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation. The convention produced a new constitution, which was ratified in 1788. The new constitution created a stronger central government and gave it more power to regulate trade, raise money, and conduct foreign policy.