The United States Constitution stands apart in history as the cornerstone document for a nation like none before it, but it was not the first law of the land. The discussion and drafting of the U.S. Constitution from the Articles of Confederation was one of great debate and innovation, and it is important to look at the types of changes that were pivotal to creating the supreme law of the United States.

Unit IV

Scholarly Activity: Constitution Comparison Worksheet

Page 1: Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate answers.

Page 2: Complete the essay in a minimum of 300 words in length.

Table 1 Instructions: Compare the Articles of Confederation and Constitution by filling out the blanks below.