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How might U.S history be different if Virginia had refused to ratify the constitution?
If Virginia had refused to ratify the Constitution, it could have significantly altered the balance of power among the states and potentially led to a fragmented union. As one of the largest and most influential states, Virginia's rejection might have emboldened other states to resist ratification, undermining the Constitution's authority. This could have resulted in a prolonged period of instability, possibly leading to a weaker federal government or even the formation of separate confederacies. Additionally, Virginia's absence from the new government could have shifted political leadership and affected key decisions during the early years of the republic.
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What state initially refused to call a convention to consider ratifying the constitution?
Virginia
Names of delegates who refused to sign the U.S. constitution in Sept 17?
Three--Randolph and Mason, of Virginia, and Gerry, of Massachusetts--refused to sign.
Who authored the Virginia Declaration of Rights and refused to sign the Constitution?
George Mason authored the Virginia Declaration of Rights and would not sign the Constitution. He refused because the Constitution lacked a bill of rights, and he was of the opinion it would give too much power to the government.
Reason for the failing of Articles of Confederation?
The Articles of Confederation were not specific enough. Until the Constitution was written and the Bill of Rights were added, states such as Virginia refused to sign.
The western countries of Virginia that refused to secede from the union became which state?
Virginia now became west Virginia and Virginia
Who refused to signed The US Constitution?
george mason
Group that refused to ratify the constitution without a pledge of a Bill of Rights?
Many Anti-Federalists refused to ratify the Constitution without a Bill of Rights to protect the people from the government.
Why did Sam Houston lose as Governor of Texas?
Because he refused to take an oath to the Confederate States of America.
What Virginia representative refused to attend the constitutional convention?
Patrick Henry refused to attend. He said he 'smelt a rat' at the Convention.
Did the original constitution have the Bill of Rights?
No. They were added because some delegates refused to approve the constitution without it.
Why didn't Richard Henry lee attend the constitution?
Richard Henry Lee is known for the introduction of the resolution for independence from Britain (The Lee Resolution). Lee refused to sign the Constitution because it did not contain a bill of rights. He served as Virginia senator from 1789 until 1792.
Who led a group of delegates who refused to support the constitution until included a bill of rights?
Thomas Jefferson led the group of delegates who refused to support the Constitution until it included a Bill of Rights.
