Question

the articles of confederation created the first system of government in the united states. look at some of the events that occurred around the time of the american revolutionary war. then follow the instructions below. use the information above to complete the text. the articles of confederation were written the declaration of independence. the former colonies adopted the articles as a system of government the revolutionary war. the articles of confederation governed the united states before the. so, the articles of confederation were the constitution of the united states.

Explanation:

• The Declaration of Independence was in 1776, and the Articles of Confederation were written in 1777. So "after" fits the first blank.
• The Revolutionary War was from 1775 - 1783, and the Articles were adopted in 1781. So "during" fits the second blank.
• The Constitutional Convention (1787) was after the Articles of Confederation. So "Constitutional Convention" fits the third blank.
• Since it was the first system of government in this context, "first" fits the fourth blank.

Answer:

The Articles of Confederation were written after the Declaration of Independence. The former colonies adopted the Articles as a system of government during the Revolutionary War. The Articles of Confederation governed the United States before the Constitutional Convention. So, the Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States.