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New York ratified the U. S. Constitution, in large part, because of the actions of Alexander Hamilton and other Federalists. Their writings and Hamilton's strategic efforts to delay ratification until after Virginia had done so led to the narrow Federalist victory.

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On July 26, 1788, New York ratified the Constitution by a vote of 30-27. This was the narrowest margin of any of the state conventions.

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The assent of Virginia and of New York was seen as essential to the success of the Constitution.

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Q: What helped the state of new york to overcome it's reluctance and ratify the constitution?
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