Question

Select the correct answer.

Why did New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Rhode Island wait so long to ratify the Constitution?
A.
They opposed the inclusion of the Bill of Rights.
B.
They wanted independent states.
C.
They wanted to add the Bill of Rights.
D.
They wanted the right to wage war on neighboring states.

Answer 1

c

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: They wanted to add the Bill of rights.

Step-by-step explanation:

These states refused to ratify the because the considered that it failed to power to the states. Such as basic political rights. Such as freedom of speech, religion and press. They eventually ratified in 1788.