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The 1776 Constitution did not contain a Bill of Rights, nor was it submitted to the people of New Hampshire. The constitution was the first constitution ever ratified by an American commonwealth . The Constitution established a legislature with two branches: a House of Representatives (or Assembly) and Council.
The following table is a list of all 50 states and their respective dates of statehood. The first 13 became states in July 1776 upon agreeing to the United States Declaration of Independence, and each joined the first Union of states between 1777 and 1781, upon ratifying the Articles of Confederation, its first constitution. [6]
Congress President Cyrus Griffin informs Congress that New Hampshire has ratified the Constitution and notes that this is the ninth ratification transmitted to them. A committee is formed to examine all ratifications received thus far and to develop a plan for putting the new Constitution into operation. [56] [57] July 21 – August 2 •
New Hampshire was the ninth state to ratify the Constitution, on 21 June 1788, thus completing sufficient ratification for the Constitution's consummation. Celebrations climaxed with the Federal Processions of July 1788.
The United States Constitution was ratified by New Hampshire on June 21, 1788, when New Hampshire became the ninth state to do so. [22] New Hampshire was a Jacksonian stronghold; the state sent Franklin Pierce to the White House in the election of 1852.
Constitution of the State of New Hampshire: June 5, 1793 [4] 13,238 [note 6] 3rd: Constitution of the State of New Jersey: January 1, 1948: 26,360: 1st: Constitution of the State of New Mexico: January 6, 1912: 33,198: 4th: Constitution of the State of New York: January 1, 1895: 49,360 [note 7] 3rd: Constitution of the State of North Carolina ...
Catherine Messier, USA TODAY NETWORK - New England September 20, 2024 at 4:06 AM As one of the original 13 colonies, New Hampshire's oldest town is over 400 years old.
Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution, doing so on December 7, 1787. On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution, ensuring that the Constitution would take effect. Rhode Island was the last state to ratify the Constitution under Article VII, doing so on May 29, 1790.