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University study edition congress, second continental on. All thirteen states ratified the articles in early 1781. Constitution of the united states and constitution of the state of california, also, summary of amendments submitted and vote for and against each amendment, 18831911 reprint 1912 new. The imperative need for unity among the new states created by the american revolution and the necessity of defining the relative powers of the continental congress and the individual states led congress to entrust the drafting of a federal constitution to a committee. While the declaration of independence was under consideration in the continental congress. These three documents are the basis for our entire way of life. List of books and articles about articles of confederation. The government conducted the affairs of the country during the last two years of the revolutionary war.
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