Question
How many states had to approve the Constitution before it passed?
Answers
Ms. Sue
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/documents/constitution/background.html
Scroll down to the "Order of Ratification."
Scroll down to the "Order of Ratification."
Rascal
Would it be 7?
Ms. Sue
Nope. Please check it again.
Rascal
How about 10?
Ms. Sue
7 Maryland April 28, 1788
8 South Carolina May 23, 1788
9 New Hampshire June 21, 1788
(With this state's signing, the Constitution became legal)
8 South Carolina May 23, 1788
9 New Hampshire June 21, 1788
(With this state's signing, the Constitution became legal)