On January 9, 1788 Connecticut, one of the original 13 colonies, ratified the United States Constitution, thus becoming the nation’s fifth state. Seven days prior, Georgia had achieved statehood, and seven other colonies would follow suit over the course of the year. By September of that year, the Constitution went into effect through a resolution passed by the Continental Congress.
A map of Connecticut and Rhode Island circa 1776. Image courtesy of Connecticut History Online.
Opening History is rich with primary sources relating to United States history. For more information on the state of Connecticut, see Connecticut History Online.
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