Question

Why did North Carolina and Rhode Island not ratify the Constitution at first?

A-They wanted a Bill of Rights to be added.

B-They wanted to take away power from state governments.

C-They thought it made the federal government too weak.

D-They wanted to send it to the King of England.

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

Their votes were enough to put the Constitution into effect. Two states, however, refused to sign it– North Carolina and Rhode Island. They wanted people's rights spelled out so the government could never take them away. That's why they created they didn't ratify the Constitution at first. :)