Question

Adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1777, the __________ was a written statement of rules and principles to guide the first continent-wide government in the colonies . a. Articles of Confederation b. Declaration of Rights c. Declaration of Independence d. Magna Carta e. Mayflower Compact

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Articles of confederation is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The articles of confederation(1777) established the government for the union of thirteen colonies. As the colonies needed some form of government and written rules to govern them, the articles allowed the creation of Federal congress and was given the power to create laws, raise army and print money. The articles were prepared by a committee of thirteen men. John Dickinson authored the first draft and was the committee chairmen. The articles were first ratified by Virginia and Maryland was the last one to do so.