Question

How many of the thirteen states had to ratify the Constitution for it to take affect? A. five B. seven C. nine D. thirteen

Answer 1

I believe that there had to be nine states to ratify the constitution

Answer 2

They decided to drop the matter. Instead, on September 28, Congress directed the state legislatures to call ratification conventions in each state. Article VII stipulated that nine states had to ratify the Constitution for it to go into effect