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The Philadelphia Convention
Under the Articles of Confederation 55 delegates met in the Pennsylvania State House to discuss difficulties with the Articles of Confederation -
George Washington was elected President of the Convention
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Constitution completed
The Constitution is complete, ready for the states to decide to ratify it. -
Delaware becomes the First State
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Pennsylvania ratifies the Constitution
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New Jersey ratifies the Constitution
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Georgia ratifies the Constitution
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Connecticut ratifies the Constitution
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Massachusetts ratifies the Constitution
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Maryland ratifies the Constitution
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South Carolina ratifies the Constitution
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New Hampshire ratifies the Constitution
New Hampshire was the 9th out of the original 13 and with their ratification, the Constitution became the "Law of the Land". -
Virginia ratifies the Constitution
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New York ratifies the Constitution
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North Carolina ratifies the Constitution
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Rhode Island ratifies the Constitution
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Bills of Rights added to the Constitution
