Ratification of the Constitution occurred in the late 1700’s
The ratification of the Constitution was actually the results of years of promotion via pamphlets, newspapers, the Federalist Papers, Anti-Federalist Papers culminating in the ratification by each of the 13 colonies.
The last state to ratify the Constitution was the 14th newcomer to the Republic, Vermont December 15, 1791.
“The years were 1787 and 1788. The places: a) “in doors” in the State Houses in the various states attracting over 1600 elected delegates who debated the merits of the Constitution and b) “out of doors” where the world witnessed the largest outpouring ever of pamphlets, newspapers, broadsides, and letters in favor and against the ratification of the Constitution. This is the story of a) the records of the debates of the official delegates that took place essentially between December 1787 and July 1788 and b) the public advocates who participated in the conversation over whether or not to ratify the newly proposed Constitution for the federal republic of the United States that took place mainly between October 1787 and July 1788.” (SOURCE)
Since that date, every new state admitted to the Union adhered to the Constitution and the oath to obey and defend that magnificent blueprint of checks and balances and the unwavering support of the protection of the rights, freedoms and property of the INDIVIDUAL.
