The articles of confederation were finally approved when

all states claiming western lands surrendered them to the national government.

Explanation:

The articles of confederation was finally approved on March 1 1781. It was signed by the Congress before been sent to every state for it to be approved on November 15 1777. This was after a long period of 16 months of debate and argument over land claims that existed between Maryland and Virginia which lead to the delay of the final approval for over 4 years.

i think it can have both positive and negative effects on businesses.

for example:

lets say you own a small business and taxes go up 4% that means it is going to cost your business more money to buy product to sell. but at the same time you make more money from the tax rise.

that is my theory.

answer: uh,crime?

explanation: cause im on probation