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Final Ratification
- When
- May 29, 1790
- Where
- Rhode Island
Rhode Island ratified the Constitution on May 29, 1790, becoming the last of the original thirteen states to do so.
The state ratified the Constitution only under threat of heavy trade tariffs from other former colonies. This occurred after assurances were made that a Bill of Rights would become part of the Constitution, addressing concerns about rights protections.
Sources
- Rhode Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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