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[[File:Articles-of-confederation.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Articles of Confederation]]

[[File:Articles-of-confederation.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Articles of Confederation]]

The '''Articles of Confederation''', written in 1777, ratified by the colonies March 1, 1781, established the [[United States of America]]. Signed by [[John Dickenson]], [[Benjamin Franklin]], [[Roger Sherman]] and other future [[Framers]] of the [[U.S. Constitution]], the Articles instituted a perpetual union of the thirteen colonies into a confederation that could operate unitarily in times of war.  The new national government consisted only of a [[Legislature]], with one vote per state. A 3/4 vote was required to pass laws, and amendments required unanimous voting.

The '''Articles of Confederation''', written in 1777, ratified by the colonies March 1, 1781, established the [[United States of America]]. Signed by [[John Dickenson]], [[Benjamin Franklin]], [[Roger Sherman]] and other future [[Framers]] of the [[U.S. Constitution]], the Articles instituted a perpetual union of the [[thirteen colonies]] into a confederation that could operate unitarily in times of war.  The new national government consisted only of a [[Legislature]], with one vote per state. A 3/4 vote was required to pass laws, and amendments required unanimous voting.

The Articles of Confederation invoked spiritual guidance:  

The Articles of Confederation invoked spiritual guidance: