Chapter--V-美国概况-constitution-and-confederation.pptVIP

Chapter V The Confederation and the Constitution Articles of Confederation 《联邦条例》 Background 1.After they had won independence from Great Britain, Americans faces the problem of governing themselves and holding together the union formed during the Revolutionary War. 2.Shortly before declaring independence in 1776, the Second Continental Congress(第二届大陆会议) appointed a committee to draft a written constitution for the new nation. Process 1.The Articles of Confederation was adopted by Congress in Nov. 1777. 2.And this first written constitution was sent to the 13 states for their approval. 3