Chapter 8. Department of Finance and Foreign Affairs Codes
In 1781 the American government took another major step towards national unity through the adoption of the Articles of Confederation. Though first proposed in July 1776, the Articles met stormy opposition from many states over the issues of taxation, the right of the federal government to dispose of public lands in the west, and the granting of one vote to each member state. Compromises smoothed over the differences, and in early 1781 Maryland finally ratified the Articles, a stronger government commenced, and new administrative offices were born.
The Department for Foreign Affairs was administered by a brilliant secretary, Robert R. Livingston, who would, for the first time, provide stability ...
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