“On January 27, 1778, the -Articles of Confederation-, recently adopted by Congress, were debated here [Montague, Massachusetts]. It was 'voted to approve of the Articles, except the first clause,' giving Congress the power to declare peace and war. This it was resolved, 'belongs to the people.” American RevolutionNew EnglandMassachusettsFounding FathersColonial AmericaNew England TownsMontagueColonial United StatesTown MeetingsArticles Of ConfederationLegislative PowersCongressional PowersContinental Congress Book:History of Montague; A Typical Puritan Town Source: History of Montague; A Typical Puritan Town