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Journalist Johnny Harris explores the seldom-discussed period from 1776 to 1789, when the first attempt to unite the 13 colonies failed miserably, and how we ended up with constructs like the electoral college. During those years, the young nation operated under the Articles of Confederation, leaving Congress with little power to govern, tax, or solve disputes.
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