Fayetteville Convention

Fayetteville Convention was a significant event in the history of United States that took place in Fayetteville, North Carolina in the year 1789. The convention was held to deliberate on the ratification of the United States Constitution by the state of North Carolina.

Background

The Philadelphia Convention of 1787 had resulted in the drafting of the United States Constitution. However, for the constitution to come into effect, it had to be ratified by at least nine of the thirteen states. By 1789, North Carolina was one of the two states that had not yet ratified the constitution.

The Convention

The Fayetteville Convention was convened in November 1789. Delegates from all over North Carolina gathered in Fayetteville to discuss and vote on the ratification of the constitution. The convention was presided over by Samuel Johnston, the then Governor of North Carolina.

Outcome

After extensive deliberations, the convention voted in favor of ratification. On November 21, 1789, North Carolina became the twelfth state to ratify the United States Constitution. This decision played a crucial role in strengthening the newly formed federal government and paved the way for the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the constitution.

Significance

The Fayetteville Convention is of great historical significance as it marked North Carolina's transition from a confederate state to a federal state. The decision to ratify the constitution also had a profound impact on the political landscape of the United States, as it helped in establishing a strong and centralized federal government.

See Also

• History of the United States Constitution
• Ratification of the United States Constitution
• Philadelphia Convention

References

• History of North Carolina
• United States Constitution