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When the Constitution was ratified, the US government was authorized to stop operating under the Articles of Confederation and to assemble a new government based on the US Constitution, effective March 4, 1789.
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How many states ratified the Constitution by the end of the year it was written?
1, which was Delaware
How many constitutions has the US had since the end of the Revolutionary War?
Since the end of the Revolutionary War, the United States has had one constitution, which is the U.S. Constitution ratified in 1788. This document has been amended 27 times, but it remains the foundational legal framework of the country. Prior to the current constitution, the Articles of Confederation served as the first governing document, but it was replaced due to its inadequacies.
What did Alexander Hamilton think will happen if the Constitution is not ratified?
This is a very thoughtful question. Hamilton was convinced that if the Constitution wasn't ratified then states would form into confederation of states: New England and NY; the middle states; and the southern states. These confederations would develop their own diplomatic relationships with European countries and that would end up dividing the country. Read "The Federalist" - 85 essays aka "The Federalist Papers". It thoroughly answers these questions in great depth. Hamilton conceived of the project, selected his partners, got the printers, and wrote 51 of the Essays. Madison wrote 29 and John Jay wrote 5. HamiltonRand@gmail.com
Why was it unlikely that an amendment to the constitution to end slavery would pass?
Most of the Americans at that time didn't think it should end, they liked it.
When did probishon end?
Prohibition in the United States ended on December 5, 1933, when the 21st Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. This amendment repealed the 18th Amendment, which had established Prohibition in 1920, banning the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. The end of Prohibition marked a significant shift in American social and economic policies regarding alcohol.
What was added to the end of the constitution to get it ratified?
the bill of rights
Which three states ratified the constitution with a wide margin of votes by the end of 1787?
Delaware, New Jersey, and Georgia ratified the Constitution with a wide margin of votes by the end of 1787.
How many states ratified the Constitution by the end of the year it was written?
1, which was Delaware
When was the counstitutin of the us signed?
The writing of the Constitution was completed on September 17, 1787. After this, it had to be ratified by at least 9 of the 13 states. In the end, all 13 states ratified it. The Constitution was put into effect on March 4, 1789.
Is it true that the Amendments to the Texas Constitution are added to the end of the document?
Yes, it is true that amendments to the Texas Constitution are added to the end of the document. When amendments are ratified, they are incorporated at the end, preserving the original text while expanding the constitution. This practice helps maintain a clear historical record of changes made over time.
How many states ended up ratifying the constitution?
24 originally, but after a second vote, 30.
When the constitution was written there were many disagreements between the states. How were these disputes settled?
The disputes were settled by compromises and trading so that each state would be satisfied with the end result.
How many years did the articles of confederation serve as Americas first national constitution?
They were developed in the years following the declaration of independence (1776), and were finally ratified in 1781. They were probably not conceived of as a 'national constitution' (although all 13 states signed up to them), since the power of central authority was extremely limited. It had no right to levy taxation or enforce a single national currency. The U.S. Constitution was ratified on a state-by-state basis from May 1788 (New York State first) until the end of the year. It was essential to the Federalists' arguments that each and every state ratified the document separately because otherwise it would be regarded as a majoritarian imposition of will(the very thing that the framers sought to avoid).
Deforestation would most immediately result in?
Deforestation would immediately result in the end of forests and the end of the polar icecape and humans.......
The end result of the convention that met from May to September of 1787 was?
The end result of the convention that met from May to September of 1787 was the formation of a Republic with a written constitution limiting the scope of government. The constitution set up three branches of government that guaranteed a separation of powers.
How many constitutions has the US had since the end of the Revolutionary War?
Since the end of the Revolutionary War, the United States has had one constitution, which is the U.S. Constitution ratified in 1788. This document has been amended 27 times, but it remains the foundational legal framework of the country. Prior to the current constitution, the Articles of Confederation served as the first governing document, but it was replaced due to its inadequacies.
What is a clear sign from the voters to end slavery permanently by amending the Constitution?
A clear sign for voters to end slavery permanently by amending the Constitution was a realization that it was morally wrong. Many political leaders helped to make this a reality but it still took nearly a century before it would begin to result in equality among races.
