Introduction
In this chapter you read about the growth of individual rights and democracy from the Magna Carta through the Articles of Confederation. Throughout history men and women have recorded their ideas on government in essays, treatises, and laws. Although the Articles government lasted only a short time, it was an important first step as thirteen states became one nation.

Destination Title: The Avalon Project at the Yale Law School

Directions
Start at the Yale Law School’s Avalon Project Web site.

• Click on 18th Century Documents.
• Scroll down and click on Articles of Confederation; March 1, 1781.

After you have read through the Articles answer the following questions.