1789North Carolina Ratifies the Constitution

North Carolina becomes the 12th state to ratify the Constitu...
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📜 Second Continental Congress Adopts the Articles of Confederation

Articles of Confederation adopted by the Second Continental Congress
Second Continental Congress Adopts the Articles of Confederation (1777)
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🗺️ Secession of the State of Frankland from North Carolina

"The State of Frankland," later known as Franklin, secedes from North Carolina
Secession of the State of Frankland from North Carolina (1784)
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📜 Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey Ratify the Constitution

Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey ratify the Constitution
Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey Ratify the Constitution (1787)
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🗳️ United States Constitution Ratified

United States Constitution ratified
United States Constitution Ratified (1788)
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✅ North Carolina Ratifies the Constitution

North Carolina becomes the 12th state to ratify the Constitution, with a vote of 194–77
North Carolina Ratifies the Constitution (1789)
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📜 Congress Approves the Bill of Rights

Congress approves twelve articles of amendment to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights
Congress Approves the Bill of Rights (1789)
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