The Articles of Confederation

by Liz Sonneborn

Overview

Learn about the Articles of Confederation, one of the most significant documents in U.S. history. Find out about those who were involved in its creation and why studying this primary source is so important.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484611180
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Documenting U.S. History
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	13 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Liz Sonneborn is a full-time writer living in Brooklyn, New York. She is the author of more than 90 books for children and young adults. Her specialities include American history and biography.

Table of Contents

Studying Documents 4

The Fight for Independence 8

The Need for Government 12

Drafting the Articles 16

The Articles in Action 22

Reconsidering the Confederation 26

From Articles to Constitution 32

Preserving the Past 36

The Articles of Confederation Today 40

Timeline 44

Glossary 46

Find Out More 47

Index 48