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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.
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Why were Virginia and New York reluctant to ratify the constitution?
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.
What promise was made to get Virginia and Massachusetts and New York to ratify to the Constitution?
mayflower compact
What did the delegates from Virginia and New York demand in order to ratify the constitution?
The Bill of Rights.
What helped the state New York to overcome its reluctance and ratify the constitution?
The assent of Virginia and of New York was seen as essential to the success of the Constitution.
What was the fourth state to ratify the US Constitution?
Rhode Island was the last of the thirteen original states to ratify the US Constitution on May 29, 1790.
Why didn't Virginia Rhode Island New York and North Carolina not ratify the Constitution?
slavery not to be abolished
Why was The Bill of Rights need?
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?
when did new york ratify the constitution
Why was ratification by state of new York and Virginia was important?
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.
Is it true or false when the New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution the debate ended?
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.
Eleventh state to ratify the constitution?
New York
What date did virgina and New York ratify the constituiton?
June 25, 1788 was the date that Virginia ratified the U. S. Constitution. New York ratified it on June 26, 1788.
