The Constitutional Wait

How much time elapsed between the Declaration of Independence and the writing of the Constitution – four years, eleven years, or fourteen years? [Read more]

Early Naturalization

Did the United States have a uniform rule for naturalization under the Articles of Confederation? [Read more]

Congressional Compensation

Under the Articles of Confederation, who was supposed to provide compensation for the members of Congress? [Read more]

Other Confederate Colonies

The Articles of Confederation were designed to unite the thirteen original states. But the Articles also made provision for one other British colony to join the union if it so desired. What was that other colony? [Read more]

Branches in the Articles

How many branches of government are mentioned in the Articles of Confederation? [Read more]

Colonial Officers

Under the Articles of Confederation, who had power to appoint officers (from colonel on down) in each of the state militias – Congress, the commander in chief, or the governor of each state?

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