Virginia eventually ratified the constitution because Patrick Henry was assured the it would have a bill of right amendment
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Virginia became the 10th state to ratify US Constitution
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The Federalists wished to ratify the constitution and give more power to a strong central federal government. Anti-Federalists wished to delegate more power to the states and did not wish to ratify the constitution without modification.
NH was the 9th state to ratify the United States Constitution