Why did it take the states so long to ratify the article of confederation

Explanation: the congress refused to accept while Maryland held out the longest , in the article of confederation

the states wanted to put conditions on the ratification but congress refused.

Explanation: the only state to meet the 1778 deadline on the articles of confederation was virginia. finally, in 1781 the articles took effect.

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