The Articles of Confederation

by Bray Jacobson

Book Overview

It can be confusing to learn that the U.S. Constitution wasn't the first document governing the United States. The Articles of Confederation was a problematic document, and the social studies curriculum commonly asks students to understand why and its effect on the Constitution. This volume summarizes the writing of the Articles as well as its problems for readers unfamiliar with the document or in need of reviewing it. Key definitions and explanations...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482460378
• ISBN13: 9781482460377
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6