Adopted by the Continental Congress in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were the nation's first form of government. The Articles lasted only until the U. S. Constitution was ratified in 1789, because they were not as effective as many political leaders had hoped. From the following list, select the statements about the Articles of Confederation that are true. Check all that apply. The Articles of Confederation gave each state equal representation.
The Confederation Congress outlawed slavery in the Northwest Territory.
The Articles of Confederation had no separate judicial branch.
The Articles of Confederation did not eliminate barriers to interstate commerce.