The Articles of Confederation took effect on March 1, 1781 following:
a. adoption by the First Continental Congress.
b. adoption by the Second Continental Congress.
c. George Washington's approval.
d. approval by all thirteen states
e. adoption by the Constitutional Convention.
Answer: d. approval by all thirteen states
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