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The Ratification of the U.S. Constitution: Key States and Influential Figures

Between December 1787 and June 1788, key states ratified the U.S. Constitution amid intense debates. The Federalists, recognizing their majority in certain states, faced opposition from Anti-Federalists, particularly in Massachusetts, led by Samuel Adams. Promises to add a Bill of Rights helped secure ratification. Notable ratifications included Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, where figures like Washington and Madison advocated for the Constitution. New York's close vote and North Carolina's wait for the Bill of Rights highlighted the contentious ratification process. Finally, Rhode Island ratified in May 1790, completing the foundation of the new government.

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The Ratification of the U.S. Constitution: Key States and Influential Figures

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  1. Creating a Constitution Chapter 5 Section 3

  2. Federalists realized that they had a clear majority in some states, but that ratification would be difficult in some states. December 1787 to January 1788: 5 States will ratify the Constitution. Delaware (First State), Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, and Connecticut all ratify. Fight for Ratification:

  3. Massachusetts convention met in January 1788. Anti Federalists had a clear majority at the beginning and were led by Samuel Adams. Federalists promised to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution and agreed to reserve all powers not granted to the Federal Government to the States. They agreed on ratification. June 1788: Maryland, South Carolina, and New Hampshire ratified the document. This meant that 9 states had now ratified. Massachusetts:

  4. Both states were very influential and the Federalists knew they needed them to support the new government. VA: Washington and Madison presented arguments for ratification. VA. will ratify after Madison promised a Bill of Rights. Virginia and New York:

  5. New York: 2/3rds of the states members were Anti Federalists. Led by Alexander Hamilton and John Jay the state held off ratification until 9 other states approved. NY: The state was in an awkward position because all other states around them had ratified the document. NY delegates ratified the Constitution in a very close vote (30 to 27).

  6. North Carolina: They waited for the proposed Bill of Rights before ratification. Rhode Island, May 1790: Last of the original 13 colonies to accept the document (Close vote 34 to 32). May 1790: United States now had a new government. Question: Will it work better than the Articles of Confederation. Last States to Ratify:

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