3. why were the articles of confederation so important to the development of the us
government?
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it laid the foundation for the us armed forces in preparations for war against britain
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it was britain's written constitution for america
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it was the treaty signed by the us and britain to negotiate terms for reconciliation
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it was the first attempt at establishing the official us government

the completion of the erie canal spurred the first great westward movement of american settlers, gave access to the rich land and resources west of the appalachians and made new york the preeminent commercial city in the united states.

united states reinforcements contributed greatly to three allied victories in france at: cantigny (first major american battle), argonne (the largest in the united states military history, involving 1.2 million american soldiers), and château-thierry (one of the first actions under general pershing).