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When was the United States Constitution written and when did it take effect?

When was the United States Constitution written and when did it take effect?

Constitution of the United States
Created September 17, 1787
Presented September 28, 1787
Ratified June 21, 1788
Date effective March 4, 1789

Why was September 17th chosen as Constitution Day by the U.S. Congress?

This date was chosen due to the fact that on September 17, 1787 the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the United States Constitution and present it to the American public.

When did the Continental Congress ratify the Constitution?

The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States, on November 15, 1777, but the states did not ratify them until March 1, 1781.

When was the Constitution of the United States written?

It was drafted by the Second Continental Congress from mid-1776 through late 1777, and ratification by all 13 states was completed by early 1781. The Articles of Confederation gave little power to the central government. The Confederation Congress could make decisions, but lacked enforcement powers.

What is the name for the beginning of the Constitution?

The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union was the first constitution of the United States. It was drafted by the Second Continental Congress from mid-1776 through late 1777, and ratification by all 13 states was completed by early 1781.

How many states were required to ratify the Constitution?

On June 21, 1788, the constitution had been ratified by the minimum of nine states required under Article VII. Towards the end of July, and with eleven states then having ratified, the process of organizing the new government began.