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How many state's ratified the constitution right away ? A. 13 B. 9 C. 1 D. 5​

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Answer:

B. 9

Step-by-step explanation:

As dictated by Article VII, the document would not become binding until it was ratified by nine of the 13 states. Beginning on December 7, five states—Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, and Connecticut—ratified it in quick succession.

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The answer is B,9.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Constitution was not ratified by all states until May 29, 1790, when Rhode Island finally approved the document.

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