Constitution
When was the Constitution ratified?
September 17, 1787
Why was the Constitution created?
To replace the articles of confederation.
Who was it drafted by?
James Madison
Why did the Constitution replace them?
The Articles of Confederation were weak and gave little power to Congress.
What was the first state to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware
What was the last state to ratify the Constitution?
Rhode Island
When was the Constitution drafted?
The Constitution was drafted during the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787