Virginia's ratification of the Constitution
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Statements (60)
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_events
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| gptkbp:administrative_division |
Held in the Richmond Convention Center.
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| gptkbp:affects |
Set a precedent for future state ratifications.
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Virginia became a key state in the new union.
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| gptkbp:amended_by |
Led to the adoption of the Bill of Rights.
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| gptkbp:championship |
89 in favor, 79 against.
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| gptkbp:consequences |
Affected future political alignments.
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| gptkbp:context |
Part of the larger process of adopting the U. S. Constitution.
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| gptkbp:convention_delegates |
Included prominent political figures.
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| gptkbp:convention_president |
Edmund Randolph served as president.
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced American political culture.
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| gptkbp:date |
June 25, 1788
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| gptkbp:educational_value |
Studied in American history courses.
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| gptkbp:faction |
Highlighted divisions between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
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| gptkbp:federalist_papers |
Referenced in the Federalist Papers.
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| gptkbp:government |
Contributed to the discussion of federalism.
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied by historians for its implications.
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Occurred after the Philadelphia Convention.
Part of the post-Revolutionary War era. |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Continues to be a topic of scholarly debate.
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Documented in historical records.
Recorded in the Annals of Congress. |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Interpreted as a victory for Federalists.
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| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Considered a foundational event in American history.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Considered a pivotal moment in U. S. history.
Critical for the establishment of the U. S. government. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Virginia's ratification of the Constitution
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| gptkbp:impact |
Influenced other states' ratification.
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| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
Included discussions on individual rights.
Lasted several weeks. The ratification involved significant debate. |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
Patrick Henry opposed ratification.
Thomas Jefferson supported ratification. |
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
Anti-Federalists expressed concerns.
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| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:George_Mason
gptkb:James_Madison gptkb:Edmund_Randolph |
| gptkbp:legal_framework |
Virginia's own constitution influenced debates.
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| gptkbp:location |
Richmond, Virginia.
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| gptkbp:minority_opinion |
Feared loss of state sovereignty.
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| gptkbp:next_event |
Led to the Bill of Rights discussions.
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| gptkbp:orbital_period |
Anti-Federalists argued for states' rights.
Federalists argued for a stronger union. |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Ratified with a majority vote.
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| gptkbp:political_position |
Reflective of the national political climate.
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
Divided among the populace.
Supported a strong central government. |
| gptkbp:ratification_debates |
Included discussions on representation.
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| gptkbp:ratified_by |
Part of the overall ratification process.
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| gptkbp:related_event |
Other states' ratifications.
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| gptkbp:related_works |
The U. S. Constitution.
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| gptkbp:result |
Led to the establishment of the U. S. federal government.
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| gptkbp:significance |
It was the 10th state to ratify the Constitution.
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| gptkbp:state's_role |
Virginia played a crucial role in the ratification process.
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| gptkbp:support |
Federalists advocated for ratification.
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| gptkbp:tradition |
Held at the Virginia Ratifying Convention.
Ratification was achieved. Resulted in a compromise on key issues. |
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gptkb:Delegate_to_the_Virginia_Ratifying_Convention
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