{"product_id":"articles-of-confederation-9781557094605","title":"Articles of Confederation","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArticles of Confederation - Pocket Hardcover Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pocket-sized hardcover edition preserves one of America's most significant founding documents. The Articles of Confederation served as the United States' first governing framework, passed by the Continental Congress in 1777 and ratified by the states in 1781.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Original Document\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition contains the complete text including the preamble, conclusion, and all thirteen articles that comprise the Articles of Confederation. Each article is presented in its original form, providing an authentic primary source for students, educators, and history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Articles of Confederation ultimately proved insufficient for creating a strong federal government, this document established foundational rules for American politics and governance. Many of these principles influenced the U.S. Constitution, which replaced the Articles in 1789. Understanding this document provides critical context for comprehending the evolution of American government structure and the challenges faced by the early republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePortable Reference Format\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pocket-sized hardcover format makes this edition practical for classroom use, personal study, or as a reference tool. The durable binding ensures longevity, while the compact size allows for easy transport in bags, backpacks, or pockets. This format is particularly valuable for teachers, students, legal professionals, and anyone studying American constitutional history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEducational Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis primary source document serves multiple educational purposes. It demonstrates the Continental Congress's approach to unifying the thirteen colonies, reveals the challenges of early American governance, and illustrates why the Founding Fathers ultimately needed to draft a new constitution. The text provides insight into 18th-century political thought and the practical difficulties of creating a new nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProudly manufactured in the United States, this edition maintains quality standards appropriate for a document of such historical importance. The hardcover construction protects the pages while the compact design makes it an ideal gift for teachers, students, or anyone interested in American revolutionary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Founding Fathers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Founding Fathers of the United States, also known as the Framers or Fathers of Our Country, were the political leaders who signed the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, or otherwise participated in the American Revolution as leaders of the Patriots. Their work on the Articles of Confederation represents an important step in the formation of American democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applewood Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681146671378,"sku":"9781557094605","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1c5e9a4b-37a5-4018-8f73-13ee7ffb4b63.jpg?v=1733949781","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/articles-of-confederation-9781557094605","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}