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Apportionment of representatives. Small states wanted to be represented equally in Congress as more populous states. Populous states, understandably, thought that since their population was larger, they should have more power in Congress.
They eventually compromised with the bicameral (that is, two houses) Congress. The Senate gave each state equal power (2 senators per state), the House's representatives were allotted proportionally according to population.
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When was the date of ratification for Pennsylvania?
On December 12, 1787, delegates to the Pennsylvania ratifying convention meeting at the Pennsylvania State House voted to ratify the Constitution. The New Jersey ratifying caucus approved the Constitution on december 18
What was the first state admitted to the union after ratifying the US Constitution?
Delaware, on December 7, 1787, followed by Pennsylvania on the 12th, and New Jersey on the 18th.
What state had the highest percentage of people vote in favor of ratifying the constitution?
Delaware had the highest percentage of people vote in favor of ratifying the Constitution. In December 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the Constitution, with a vote of 30 to 0 in favor, reflecting unanimous support among its delegates. This strong endorsement demonstrated Delaware's commitment to the new federal framework.
How many states ended up ratifying the constitution?
24 originally, but after a second vote, 30.
What year was the constitution in us written?
The US Constitution was written in 1787.
When was constitution written?
September 17, 1787.
How would you have changed the constitution in 1787?
i would have not changed the constitution in 1787.
In which year did members of the constitution Congress sign the constitution?
1787
When was the constitution adopted by the continental congress?
This answer needs some explanation. The US Constitution was not "adopted" by the "continental congress." By that time there no longer was a "continental congress" in the same form as the one that had adopted the Declaration Of Independence. There was a "Congress" under the Articles of Confederation and it authorized the formation of a "Constitutional Convention" to revise the Articles of Confederation on February 21, 1787. On September 17, 1787, the Constitutional Convention adopted the final form of the US Constitution, presented it to Congress and recommended its ratification by the states. on September 28, 1787, Congress directed that the proposed Constitution be sent to the legislatures of each state so that they could form their own Constitutional Conventions for the purposes of ratifying the Constitution.
When was constitution signed?
September 17, 1787
Was there a constitution in the American Revolutionary War?
The American Constitution was written in 1787. Before the Constitution, we had the Articles of Confederation (1781-1787)
Why is 1787 important in US history?
The U.S. Constitution was ratified. Constitution Day.
