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1 Delaware December 7, 1787 2 PennsylvaniaDecember 12, 1787 3 New Jersey December 18, 1787 4 Georgia January 2, 1788 5 Connecticut January 9, 1788 6 Massachusetts February 6, 1788 7 Maryland April 28, 1788 8 South Carolina May 23, 1788 9 New HampshireJune 21, 1788
(With this state's signing, the Constitution became legal) 10 Virginia June 25, 1788 11 New York July 26, 1788 12 North Carolina November 21, 1788
(Initially voted against ratification) 13 Rhode IslandMay 29, 1790
(Did not even hold a constitutional convention)
it wasn't just one state
Eh, didn't North Carolina initially refuse too?
None did. All thirteen states ratified the Constitution after the Bill of Rights was added.
Everyone was a bit skeptical at first. There was argument over tariffs and state rights that really delayed the process.
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Why did new England support slavery when ratifying the constitution?
They would not have enough state votes to pass the constitution if slavery was outlawed by it. The south would have voted against it.
This southern tarheel state originally voted against the constitution but finally ratified it after George Washington was inaugurated?
North Carolina!!
Which state voted against a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage?
Arizona did once, but then voted for it later. In November 2012, voters in Minnesota rejected an amendment to the state constitution that would have banned same-sex marriage.
Why was the Lecompton Constitution considered a sly maneuver?
The Lecompton Constitution included provisions for allowing slavery in Kansas even if the people voted against slavery.
When did the ninth state ratify the constitution thereby making it the law of the land?
Alabama voted yes, making the Constitution law on April 3, 1799.
Which of the 13 states initially voted against the constitution?
It was North Carolina. I found the answer on another site but forgot to grab the tag for it.
What is to vote for acceptance if the constitution?
When a state voted to accept the Constitution, it ratified the constitution.
Why did new England support slavery when ratifying the constitution?
They would not have enough state votes to pass the constitution if slavery was outlawed by it. The south would have voted against it.
This southern tarheel state originally voted against the constitution but finally ratified it after George Washington was inaugurated?
North Carolina!!
Was the U.S. Constitution voted on by the populace?
The US constitution was ratified by the elected state legislatures.It was not directly voted on by the population.
Which state voted to ratify the constitution?
New Hampshire
Which state voted against a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage?
Arizona did once, but then voted for it later. In November 2012, voters in Minnesota rejected an amendment to the state constitution that would have banned same-sex marriage.
Was California's Proposition 8 for or against same-sex marriage?
Against. That is to say, if you voted in favor of Proposition 8, you were agreeing to amend the California State Constitution to prevent same-sex couples from legally marrying in that state going forward. If you voted against Proposition 8, you were in favor of same-sex marriage continuing in California.
What is the dependent clause in the sentence South Carolina became the eighth state when it voted for the constitution?
"When it voted for the constitution" is the dependent clause because it is unable to stand alone, unlike "South Carolina became the eight state" which can be a sentence all on it's own.
Why was the Lecompton Constitution considered a sly maneuver?
The Lecompton Constitution included provisions for allowing slavery in Kansas even if the people voted against slavery.
Who were prominent delegates who voted to ratify the constitution?
prominent delegates who voted to ratify the constitution and why?
What is the most common way to amend the state constitution?
The most common way to amend a state constitution is by having Congress propose a new amendment to be voted on in the next election.
