Question

The first government of the United States was the

Answer 1

Answer: Articles of Confederation

Step-by-step explanation:

The Articles of Confederation was the first government in the United States. It failed to be strong enough to establish a strong, federal government, so it was scrapped and replaced by the Constitution we still use today. While the Mayflower Compact was the first instance of European-styled self government in North America, it predates the United States by over 150 years.

Answer 2

The first government of the United States was the Articles of Confederation!