🥇 The First State!

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July 25, 2024

Thursday: US History

Which U.S. state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

Pick One:

Hint: This historic decision earned this state its nickname, "The First State," and set a precedent for the other colonies as they deliberated over the Constitution's ratification.

Delaware holds the distinction of being the first U.S. state to ratify the Constitution.

Delaware holds the distinction of being the first U.S. state to ratify the Constitution. On December 7, 1787, Delaware's representatives unanimously voted to approve the document, making it the first state to join the newly forming union. This historic decision earned Delaware its nickname, "The First State," and set a precedent for the other colonies as they deliberated over the Constitution's ratification. Delaware's swift and unanimous ratification demonstrated its support for a strong federal government and the principles outlined in the Constitution.

🥇 The First State!

👈🏼 You Should *Really* Know This

Which U.S. state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

Pick One:

Delaware holds the distinction of being the first U.S. state to ratify the Constitution.

👈🏼 You Should Really Know This

🥇 The First State!

Which U.S. state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

Pick One:

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