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After winning the war for independence from Great Britain, the 13 adopted the Articles of Confederation as their system of government. However, the Articles proved to be ineffective, and only a few short years after gaining its independence, the young country was headed for fracture and failure. In the summer of 1787, 12 of the states (Rhode Island excepted) sent delegates to Philadelphia in a last-ditch effort to fix the Articles. But it soon became clear that the problems facing the young country were too great for the Articles of Confederation to address, even in an amended form. Thus, the delegates created a new Constitution.

Our Federal and State Constitutions - Illinois Edition is a concise audiobook tailored to fulfill the required study of these units. The materials are written in an easy-to-understand format designed for students of all ages and abilities. You will see that the book covers a wide range of topics, from both the federal level and specifics to the state of Illinois. This text has been used for over 50 years by schools across the country, ranging from elementary schools to high schools to junior colleges to adult education.