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University of Chicago

The Founders' Constitution: Resolution of the Constitutional Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the Resolution of the Constitutional Convention authorizing the submission of the Constitution of the United States to the legislatures of the states to be ratified by state conventions.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution by the state of Massachusetts in February 1788.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Ratification of the Constitution by the State of New Hampshire

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution by the State of New Hampshire in June 1788 with a list of the legislators.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Pennsylvania

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the document recommending ratification of the U.S. Constitution by the Pennsylvania legislature.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Ratification of the Constitution by the State of South Carolina

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the document signed by the legislature of South Carolina ratifying the U. S. Constitution.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution by the State of Virginia.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Connecticut

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution by the state of Connecticut with a list of legislators.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Maryland

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution by the state assembly of Maryland with a list of the legislators.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Ratification of the Constitution by the State of North Carolina

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution by the State of North Carolina. Included is a list of the legislators.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Ratification of the Constitution by the State of New York

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution by the State of New York.
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US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Constitution of the United States Article Vii

For Students 9th - 10th
The full original text of Article VII of the U.S. Constitution establishing the rules for legal ratification of the entire U.S. Constitution by the individual states. Includes explanatory historical notes.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Delaware

For Students 9th - 10th
Language of the ratification of the Constitution of the United States by the legislature of Delaware. Included is a list of the legislators.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Ratification of the Constitution by the State of New Jersey

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of the ratification of the the U.S. Constitution by the state of New Jersey. Included is a list of the legislators.