USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Articles were finally ratified by all thirteen states. February 21, 1787-Congress approved a plan to hold a convention in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The process set out in the Constitution for its ratification provided for much popular debate in the States. The Constitution would take effect once it had been ratified by nine of the thirteen State legislatures; unanimity was not required.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Articles required unanimous consent to any amendment, so all 13 states would need to agree on a change. Given the rivalries between the states, that rule made the Articles impossible to adapt after the war ended with Britain in 1783. 6.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States, on November 15, 1777. However, ratification of the Articles of Confederation by all thirteen states did not occur until March 1, 1781.

Detailed explanation-5: -Under Article VII, it was agreed that the document would not be binding until its ratification by nine of the 13 existing states.