The earliest states to ratify the Constitution were

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The smaller states, such as Delaware and New Jersey, were the earliest to ratify the Constitution. They were eager for a strong central government to provide stability and protect their interests. Larger states, such as New York and Virginia, were more hesitant and held out until the addition of the Bill of Rights. The timing of state ratification was not necessarily related to their reliance on foreign trade or control of tariffs, nor their age as a state.

The Earliest States to Ratify the Constitution Were