The Call for the Constitution
Posted by Paul Doutrich on Nov 29, 2013 in | Comments Off on The Call for the Constitution Ratification of the United States Constitution came about quickly in Pennsylvania. In less than three months the state was able to call a ratifying convention, conduct a special election, assemble delegates in Philadelphia and, ultimately, ratify the proposed frame of government. At a time when travel between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh could consume as much as two difficult weeks, the speed...read more