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Delaware was the first colony to become state.

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I'm pretty sure it was 'rogue' island. (Rhode Island)

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Because the two reaming states (New York and Virgina) voted not to ratify the states but to add a Bill of Rights

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All of the states ratified the Constitution with the exception of Rhode Island. They finally ratified it in May of 1789.

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All 13 original colonies ratified the Constitution. After that, States joining may not have explicitly voted to "approve" the Constitution? I'm not sure.

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No representative of Rhode Island signed the constitution.

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