Which state was the first to ratify the United States Constitution in 1787?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Delaware
- Step 1: Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution, doing so on December 7, 1787. Answer: Delaware. Why not the others: None of these fit: Massachusetts; Pennsylvania; Virginia.
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