They were concerned that it took power away from the states, and that the National government would be TOO strong. By the way- they were right.
mayflower compact
Rhode Island was the last of the thirteen original states to ratify the US Constitution on May 29, 1790.
False. Important states such as Virginia and New York were still debating ratification at the time that New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution.
Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York
# Delaware# Pennsylvania# New Jersey# Georgia# Connecticut# Massachusetts# Maryland# South Carolina# Virginia# New York# North Carolina# Rode Island
The Founding Fathers could not be sure that the Constitution would be generally accepted until the important states of New York and Virginia had ratified it. Powerful organized opposition to the Constitution had developed in these two states and in others. Such men as Elbridge Gerry, Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, and George Mason spoke out against ratification. Answer found by Angel Perez of North Henderson High School
mayflower compact
The Bill of Rights.
The assent of Virginia and of New York was seen as essential to the success of the Constitution.
Rhode Island was the last of the thirteen original states to ratify the US Constitution on May 29, 1790.
slavery not to be abolished
The Bill of Rights was needed because some states (mainly New York and Virginia) wouldn't ratify the new Constitution in 1787. THey wanted some guarantees of personal liberties. They would ratify the Constitution if a bill of rights was added.
when did new york ratify the constitution
Virginia and New York held a majority of the population at the time, so it was important to get them to agree to the Constitution.
False. Important states such as Virginia and New York were still debating ratification at the time that New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution.
New York
June 25, 1788 was the date that Virginia ratified the U. S. Constitution. New York ratified it on June 26, 1788.