What delayed the ratification of the Articles of Confederation was the land dispute between Virginia and Maryland.
Explanation:
The Articles of Confederation was the first document related to the United States government as an independent nation. After the American Revolution, representatives of all colonies debated for months what laws should be established in the country. After much discussion and controversial resolution, the Articles of Confederation were ratified on November 15, 1777. Ratification could have been made before that date, but intrigue about the Maryland-Virginia land dispute delayed the process.
