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The first 3 states to ratify the US Constitution (sent to states September 28, 1787):
- Delaware - December 7, 1787
- Pennsylvania - December 12, 1787
- New Jersey - December 18, 1787
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Could you answer this Several states would not ratify the Constitution because there was no what?
Several states feared the strong federal government and wanted the BILL OF RIGHTS added.
Why did several states not ratify the constitution?
Most wanted the addition of a Bill of Rights. Others thought that it gave too much power to the central federal government, at the expense of the states.
Why did Americans insist on adding the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
Two years after the constitution went into effect, ten amendments were added to the document. it was felt that the constitution did not list the rights that should protect all Americans. The constitution assumed that because the powers of the government were specific and limited, a statement of rights was not needed, but as the states began to ratify the constitution in 1787 and 1788, they insisted that a Bill of Right be added.
What issue caused North Carolina to ratify the U.S. constitution?
North Carolina originally did not ratify the Constitution. They chose to wait for the Bill of Rights to be added. Once the Bill of Rights was added, anti Federalists stopped their opposition to join the United States.
Why did the anti-federalists ratify the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Why did some states wanted bill of rights added to the constitution?
to protect the rights of them and they could have freedom and not have a judgmental government
What document did the constitution lack thst many states wanted added before they argued to ratify?
The Constitution lacked a Bill of Rights. It was added later.
What did the Virginia and New York want added to the constitution?
They both wanted the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution.:D
What events or law brought about the creation of the amendments?
Some of the framers of the Constitution wanted a section added to the Constitution to spell out the rights of the people. It was decided that the constitution would be sent to the states for ratification, and as soon as ratified, the Bill of Rights would be added to the Constitution.
Why is the a Bill of Rights added to the constitution?
Because ,Many states wouldn't sign the Constitution without a bill of rights.The writers of the Constitution wanted to protect people's rights and freedoms.Many people believed it was needed to limit the power of the national government.
Could you answer this Several states would not ratify the Constitution because there was no what?
Several states feared the strong federal government and wanted the BILL OF RIGHTS added.
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.
Why would several states not approve the Constitution until a Bill of Rights was added to the original document?
they were nervous because they didnt get any info
What did the states insist that be added to the beginning of the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Why were the bill of rights were added to the constitution?
It was because James Madison wanted to make a bill of rights and the legislaters put it in the Constitution to reflect the rights of the people.
What document of writing is the bill of rights found in?
It was attached to the US Constitution. VA and NY wanted Bill of Rights added to the Constitution for they could ratify it.
In the begging the states insisted that be added to the constitution?
bill of rights
