Without New York and Virginia, the new system of government could not function.
It was important that Virginia ratified the Constitution because Virginia was one of the largest states then.
To secure the ratification of the Constitution by Massachusetts and Virginia, Federalists promised to support the addition of a Bill of Rights. This assurance alleviated concerns about individual liberties and government overreach. Both states ultimately ratified the Constitution with the understanding that these amendments would be prioritized in the new government. This compromise was crucial in gaining the necessary support for the Constitution's adoption.
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
without the support of these important states the new national government would surely fail.
On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to approve the Constitution. By June 21, 1788, the ninth state-New Hampshire-ratified it. In theory, this made the Constitution law. However, without the support of the largest states-New York and Virginia-the new government could not succeed.
On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to approve the Constitution. By June 21, 1788, the ninth state-New Hampshire-ratified it. In theory, this made the Constitution law. However, without the support of the largest states-New York and Virginia-the new government could not succeed.
They promised to support key ammendments to the Constitution.
They promised to support key ammendments to the Constitution.
Thomas Jefferson
Agreeing to support the Bill of Rights
Agreeing to support the Bill of Rights