Question

1. what was the first form of our national government?
2. when did our first form of government begin to govern the united states?
3. for a law to pass, how many states had to agree?
4. what were the powers of congress under the articles of confederation?
5. what could congress not do under the articles?
6. why was there no executive under the articles?
7. what meeting occurred in september, 1786? what was its purpose?
8. what was scheduled to happen in may, 1787? why?

Explanation:

These questions relate to the early U.S. government structure, focusing on the Articles of Confederation and key events leading to the Constitution.

Answer:

1. The Articles of Confederation
2. 1781
3. All 13 states
4. Declare war, make treaties, coin money, manage foreign affairs
5. Tax states, regulate trade, enforce laws
6. Fear of a strong central authority (like British monarchy)
7. Annapolis Convention; to discuss trade and government reform
8. Constitutional Convention; to revise the Articles of Confederation (later replaced by the Constitution)