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The Articles of Confederation are ratified after nearly four years
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- Publisher
- History.com
- Original language
- en
- Link
- https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/march-1/maryland-finally-ratifies-articles-of-confederationAccessed 23 September 2026
Editorial annotation
Independent historical account, consulted via citation, of the Articles of Confederation, drafted and submitted to the states on 15 November 1777, ratified by all thirteen states after Maryland's approval on 1 March 1781 (delayed nearly four years by a dispute between Virginia and Maryland over western land claims), and taking effect the same day.