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In History’s Words

All of history is passed on through words, written or not. Our culture, beliefs, and stories are all passed on, in hope, that our later generations will learn them and remember their lessons. The most remembered are usually written; the great documents of our time have been preserved and are studied all the time. Though there are hundreds of great documents in history, a few stand out in our nations history, such as the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence.
The greatest documents in history didn’t gain fame or glory because they were grammatically correct or written in a certain form; they were famous because of the impact and authority they made. The Articles of Confederation was America’s first attempt at a government, but it had many flaws that needed fixing. The writer’s of the document and the people were somewhat off to the idea of a strong central body, ...

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