jun 21, 1788 - Ratification of the Constitution
Description:
The founders set the terms for ratifying the Constitution. They bypassed the state legislatures, reasoning that their members would be reluctant to give up power to a national government. Instead, they called for special ratifying conventions in each state. Ratification by 9 of the 13 states enacted the new government.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 21, 1788
Now
~ 237 years ago