Its sixth provision allowed for the outfitting of "vessels of war" without prior approval in the advent of piracy, while the fifth section prohibited anyone from being a delegate more than three years out of six.  
Its sixth provision allowed for the outfitting of "vessels of war" without prior approval in the advent of piracy, while the fifth section prohibited anyone from being a delegate more than three years out of six.  The fourth Article included a "full faith and credit clause" and the third promised a "firm league of friendship" among the States.  Due to such failures as a lack of a federal taxation clause, delegates to the Annapolis Congress were forced to call for its emendation.  Drafted by John Dickinson, FTP, name this short-lived precursor to the U.S. Constitution that lasted from 1781 to 1789.
Its sixth provision allowed for the outfitting of "vessels of war" without prior approval in the advent of piracy, while the fifth section prohibited anyone from being a delegate more than three years out of six.  
Articles of Confederation