Discuss the transition of the Articles of Confederation to the current United States Constitution and why this transition was necessary.

Part 1: Timeline
Create a timeline that puts four or five events, policies, and laws that led to the development of the United States Constitution in order (e.g., July 4, 1776: Declaration of Independence – a document that details what it means to be an American and what our government stands for).

Include a date, title, and description for each event, policy, or law.

Note: You will add more information to this timeline in Wk 2.

Consider the following as you create your timeline:
The ideas and events that led to the development of the United States Constitution
The impact of the Articles of Confederation on the United States Constitution
The importance of the United State Constitution as an evolving document and how its amended

Part 2: Summary
Write a 350- to 500-word summary in which you:
Discuss the transition of the Articles of Confederation to the current United States Constitution and why this transition was necessary.
Describe how the United States Constitution is an evolving document.
Describe the United States Constitution amendment process.

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