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When was the Constitution written?

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Correct answer

1787

  1. A 1800
  2. B 1787
  3. C 1776
  4. D 1865

Why this is the answer

The Constitution was written in 1787 at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was signed on September 17, 1787. It was ratified (officially approved) in 1788 when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify it. The Constitution went into effect in 1789.

Remember: 1776 = Declaration of Independence; 1787 = Constitution written; 1791 = Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments) ratified. USCIS Question 26 (65/20 list): 'What did the Declaration of Independence do?' — Different question. 'When was the Constitution written?' — Answer: 1787.

Source: USCIS Civics Question (65/20) — Constitution Written

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About this topic: American History

Colonial era, independence, the Constitution, slavery and the Civil War, the world wars, civil rights movement, recent events. Key figures, dates, and reasons matter. This is one of 12 Civics (65+ Applicants) questions on american history, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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