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The Virginians were loath to leave the protection of the British who had hundreds of years of experience in government, trade and warfare. It was only when they realised that the alternative was to side with the traitorous French who had only helped the Americans to get at their sworn enemies The British (as opposed to any real concern for the colonists) that they decided to reluctantly sign the constitution
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How many states had to redife the constitution before it took affect?
All 13 states had to ratify the US Constitution for it to take effect.
How many states were needed to approve the proposed constitution before it would take effect?
Article VII of the US Constitution required 9 states to ratify it before it became effective.
Why is 1787 important?
The congress provides for the organization of the Northwest Territory and outlines the steps that a territory must take in order to become a state. Delegates meet in Philadelphia and draft the Constitution. Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the Constitution.
Why did it take so long to ratify the articles of confederation?
Maryland held out ratifying due to border disputes with neighboring states.
Example of ratification?
An example of Ratification (Formal Approval) is the Articles of Confederation in 1781. They needed to have 13 states to ratify the new government that would take place in the us.
How long did it take New Hampshire to ratify the constitution?
Until July 21, 1788, the day the Constitution was officially ratified.
Why did it take New York so long to ratify the Constitution?
Alexander Hamilton signed for New York.
What state was the ninth to ratify the Constitution?
The 9th state was New Hampshire, and only 9 were required to ratify in order for the Constitution to take effect. The other 4 states did eventually ratify as well.New Hampshire
How many months did it take for the states to ratify the Constitution after it was signed by the delegates?
== == 2 months
How many of the thirteenth states needed to ratify the constitution in order for it to take affect?
9
How man states were needed before the constitution could take effect?
9 out of 13 states were needed to ratify the constitution
What state was the ninth that ratified the Constitution?
The requirement of ratification by nine states (in order for the Constitution to take effect), set by Article Seven of the Constitution, was met when New Hampshire voted to ratify, on June 21, 1788.
How many states had to redife the constitution before it took affect?
All 13 states had to ratify the US Constitution for it to take effect.
Who were the major figures in the debate in Virginia regarding ratification of the Constitution What position did they take in the debate Why was Virginia important Why did Virginians ratify?
You need to answer this question it requires your critical thinking skills and is a written answer. We don’t do homework or write essays for students. You have a total of 3 questions here.
How long did it take them to finish the constitution exactly?
The Constitutional Convention in which the constitution was created began on May 25, 1787 and its final session was on September 17, 1787. At this time the delegates from each state decided whether to ratify it or not.
What was the year the United States constitution was ratified by enough states to put it into effect?
three-fourths of the states had to ratify the constitution for it to take effect.
What two states were the last to ratify after the constitution began to take effect?
north carolina and rhode island
