What was the first document to describe the framework for the newly formed U.S.?
a the concept of natural rights
b the Declaration of Independence
c the Constitution
d the Articles of Confederation
d the Articles of Confederation
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The correct answer is d) the Articles of Confederation.
The correct answer is d) the Articles of Confederation.
To come up with the correct answer, you can start by understanding the background of the question. The newly formed U.S. refers to the United States of America after it declared independence from Britain in 1776.
Next, you need to identify which document was the first to describe the framework for governing the newly formed U.S. To do this, let's look at each option:
a) The concept of natural rights refers to the belief that individuals have fundamental rights that are inherent or derived from nature, not dependent on any government or authority. While this concept was influential in shaping the ideas behind the founding documents, it is not a specific document that describes the framework for the newly formed U.S.
b) The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the thirteen American colonies as independent states and explained their reasons for seeking independence from Britain. While it is an important document in American history, it primarily focuses on justifying the break from Britain rather than outlining the framework for the newly formed U.S.
c) The Constitution of the United States was drafted in 1787, well after the Declaration of Independence. It replaced the Articles of Confederation as the supreme law of the land and established the basic structure of the federal government. While the Constitution is a fundamental document for the U.S., it was not the first to describe the framework for the newly formed country.
d) The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress in 1777 and served as the first written constitution for the United States. The Articles created a weak central government and granted most powers to the individual states. While it had significant limitations and was eventually replaced by the Constitution, the Articles of Confederation were the first document to describe the framework for the newly formed U.S.
Therefore, the correct answer is d) the Articles of Confederation.