New Hampshire was the ninth state to ratify the US Constitution on June 21, 1788. Article VII of the Constitution stated that 9 states had to ratify it before it became effective.
March 4, 1789
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Which states signing ratified the constitution? Why don't you read the textbook? Probably because you can't.
The first drafting or writing of the Constitution started in May 1787. It was officially created on September 17, 1787 and was ratified on June 21, 1788.
13 There were 13 colonies but, later on we added more states.
"The states ratified the Constitution."
New Hampshire
The states ratified it and congress passed it.
Only the 21st Amendment (repealing the 18th) was ratified by conventions in the states.
The Declaration of Independence was ratified on July 4, 1776. This pivotal document was adopted by the Second Continental Congress as a formal statement declaring the thirteen American colonies' intention to separate from British rule. The signing of the Declaration marked the birth of the United States as an independent nation.
Any changes or amendments to the Constitution need to be ratified by three-fourths of the states. Out of 50 states, this totals 38.
The changing of the Constitution of the United States of America is known as an Amendment. There are currently twenty-seven of them.