What year was the Articles of Confederation drafted?

The Articles of Confederation were drafted in 1777. This was a crucial period in American history as the colonies were in the midst of the Revolutionary War against Britain. The need for a unified approach to governance and resource allocation inspired the drafting of these Articles. Although the Continental Congress had declared independence in 1776, it was a year later that they began officially working on a framework for a national government that would unite the states.

The Articles were then ratified by the states in 1781, which marked the transition from mere agreements between states to a formal structure of governance, but the initial drafting took place in 1777. Understanding this timeline is vital for grasping the early attempts at creating a federal government and the challenges that arose from the limitations of the Articles, leading ultimately to the creation of the current United States Constitution.