Articles of Confederation
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Government and Politics
- Subcategories: Laws, Acts, Legislation, Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations
- Curriculum: American Revolutionary History (1776-1788)
- Geographical Location: Pennsylvania
- Date: March 1, 1781
Article abstract: Creation of a cooperative central administration for the thirteen new American states paves the way for a new nation.
Summary of Event
The American experience with nationalism ran counter to developments that had led to nationhood throughout much of the modern world. A sense of American nationalism scarcely existed during the colonial period. Nor did nationalism produce a revolution aimed at the creation of a single, unified American government. Slowly, almost imperceptibly, Americans’ sense of oneness grew as the colonies stood...
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