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The American Revolution

During the Revolution, the American colonies were united under a framework of gov- ernment called the Articles of Confederation. This agreement enabled the 13 colonies to work together. After the war ended, however, it was clear that a stronger federal government was needed. In 1787, a new framework of government, the U.S. Constitu- tion, was drafted and ratified by the states. For more than 225 years, the Constitution has been the basis for government in the United States.