mar 1, 1781 - Ratification of Articles of Confederation
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It is considered the original constitution of the USA.
They largely favoured states right over federal power and stripped a lot of power away from the government.
It was inadequate to serve as the constitution after the revolutionary war as a strong federal government was needed to help the country prosper.
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