Why was Deleware the first state?

Question

Why is it that Deleware is the first state of the union , why not Pennsyvania it was after all where the nations capital was located at the time.

But WHY was deleware the first to ratify?

Answer 1

On December 7, 1787, Delaware, became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution. Before that, it was the only colony to be claimed by Sweden, Holland and England. And before that, there is some evidence that Egyptian explorers found their way to the state.

The log cabin was introduced by the Swedes. The first regularly operated steam railroad began operations in New Castle in 1831.

Today, Delaware has become a farming and industrial state. At one time the center of this country's flour industry, it is today the leading producer of chemicals in the United States and, because of its corporate laws, more corporations are headquartered in Delaware than in any other state.

They ratified first because they weren't invited to the Sam Adams keg party in Boston.

The state conventions of Delaware, New Jersey, and Georgia ratified the Constitution unanimously on Dec. 7 and 18, 1787, and Jan. 2, 1788, respectively; those of Pennsylvania and Connecticut by large majorities on Dec. 12, 1787, and Jan. 9, 1788. In Massachusetts the convention was the scene of an intense conflict, in which a majority of the 355 delegates, led in part by Samuel Adams, were opposed to ratification. Only after supporters of the Constitution suggested that, after ratification, Massachusetts propose to the other states that the Constitution be amended to include a bill of rights were they able, on Feb. 6, 1788, to win by a majority of 19 votes

Answer 2

Delaware was the first of the thirteen original states to ratify the Constitution of the United States. This unanimous ratification took place in a convention of Dover on December 7, 1787, whereby Delaware became "The First State" of the new Federal Union. Proud of this heritage, Delawareans continue to honor the traditions which made them the First State to ratify the United States Constitution, the document that continues to protect our nation's justice, strength, and liberty.

Answer 3

Delaware is the first state in the Union because it was the first to ratify the Constitution. The best reason as to why they were the first to ratify it, is that all their representatives, citizens, and/or whoever else was involved accepted most or all of what the Constitution had in it, thus voted first and brought the results to wherever necessary first, thus the first state.

I don't know what else to tell you, that's the best answer I can come up with, we don't really know WHY they ratified first, other then they agreed with the wording and terms more than other states who had to wait for anyone involved in voting to arrive or finish arguing, thus they got there first.

Answer 4

It was because Delaware was the first to ratify the Constitution. But by your logic "why not Pennsyvania it was after all where the nations capital was located at the time", why not Virginia? That was where the first permanent settlement was.

Answer 5

Delaware voted to ratify the Constitution on December 7, 1787 and Pennsylvania was second on December 12, 1787.

Answer 6

Probably because their tourism industry is crap and they have nothing else to draw in the crowds....

Delaware = Boring as Hell