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The Articles of Confederation, ratified by the colonies March 1, 1781, was the first written constitution of the United States. Signed by Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and other [[Founders]], the Articles sought to bind together the thirteen colonies into a loose confederation.  

The Articles of Confederation, ratified by the colonies March 1, 1781, was the first written constitution of the United States. Signed by Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and other future [[Framers]] of the [[U.S. Constitution]], the Articles sought to bind together the thirteen colonies into a loose confederation.  

The new national government had no power to impose taxes, and thus had little funds. The government was also unable to settle quarrels among the colonies.  Though largely ineffective, the Articles did accomplish one noteworthy thing: [[The Northwest Ordinance]].

The new national government had no power to impose taxes, and thus had little funds. The government was also unable to settle quarrels among the colonies.  Though largely ineffective, the Articles did accomplish one noteworthy thing: [[The Northwest Ordinance]].