Ratifying the Constitution

Question 10 • WV-US Studies

Which of the following statements BEST describes the road to ratification of the Constitution?

Answer

It was quickly ratified by the majority of states required, but the Anti-Federalists caused lengthy debate in the remaining crucial states for months. Although eventually ratified, it was not unanimous.

It was quickly ratified by several states, was hotly debated in others prior to ratification, reached the required number of states for ratification in June 1788, and was eventually ratified by all of them.

In general, over half the required number of states ratified the Constitution with widespread support, the remaining states agreed to ratify after a spirited debate, and by June 1788, all of the states had ratified the Constitution.

It was quickly ratified in all the large states, but the objections to representation by population in the smaller states caused debate to go on for months before the required number of states for approval was reached in June 1788. However, some states refused to ratify the Constitution.

Explanation

Several states ratified the Constitution quickly, while others—including Virginia and New York—held lengthy, spirited debates. New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify in June 1788, reaching the required threshold for the Constitution to take effect. All 13 states eventually ratified it, so B best describes the process.

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