When America's First Government Failed So Badly They Had to Start Over - March 1, 1781

On March 1, 1781, Maryland became the final state to ratify the Articles of Confederation, giving America its first official government. Six years later, the Founders threw it out and started over with the Constitution. This isn't a story of failure—it's a story of learning from mistakes and having the courage to try again. The lessons from the Articles still shape every debate about federal power, state rights, and effective governance in America today