The first constitution referred to the state as “The Delaware State.” Delaware sent five delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia- Richard Bassett, Gunning Bedford, Jr., Jacob Broom, John Dickinson, and George Read. Surprisingly, all five signed the Constitution in September 1787.
Q. What two states were the last to ratify the Constitution?
New Hampshire became the ninth state to accept the Constitution on June 21, 1788, which officially ended government under the Articles of Confederation. It was not until May 29, 1790, that the last state, Rhode Island, finally ratified the Constitution.
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- Q. What two states were the last to ratify the Constitution?
- Q. Why did Delaware ratify the constitution first?
- Q. What animal is on the Delaware flag?
- Q. What is the meaning of the Delaware flag?
- Q. Why do they call Delaware the Diamond State?
- Q. What is Delaware’s state motto?
- Q. What is Delaware’s state food?
- Q. What state has motto equal rights?
Q. Why did Delaware ratify the constitution first?
7, 1787, gathered at the Golden Fleece Tavern in Dover and ratified the new U.S. Constitution. “Delaware’s speediness thwarted Pennsylvania’s attempt to be the first to ratify in the hope of securing the seat of the National Government in Pennsylvania,” an account from the National Archives says.
Q. What animal is on the Delaware flag?
Grey fox
Q. What is the meaning of the Delaware flag?
Adopted on July 24, 1913, the Delaware state flag has a background of colonial blue surrounding a diamond of buff color in which the coat of arms of the state is placed. Inside the diamond, the flag recognizes the importance of commerce {the ship} and agriculture {wheat, corn, the ox and the farmer} to the state.
Q. Why do they call Delaware the Diamond State?
OTHER NICKNAMES: “The Diamond State”: Thomas Jefferson gave this nickname to Delaware, according to legend, because he described Delaware as a “jewel” among states due to its strategic location on the Eastern Seaboard.
Q. What is Delaware’s state motto?
Liberty and independence
Q. What is Delaware’s state food?
List of U.S. state foods
| State | Food type | Food name |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | State herb | Sweet goldenrod (Solidagu odora) |
| State dessert | Peach pie | |
| State fruit | Strawberry | |
| Florida | State fruit | Orange |
Q. What state has motto equal rights?
Wyoming
