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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.
