When did Georgia ratify the United States Constitution?

Georgia ratified the United States Constitution on January 2, 1788. This timing is significant as it occurred during the state ratification conventions held to consider the new framework for the federal government established by the Constitution. Georgia was one of the first states to ratify, showcasing its early support for a stronger central government following the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

The year 1788 was critical for the ratification process because it was the year in which a sufficient number of states were needed to reach the nine-state threshold for the Constitution to become effective. Georgia's decision to ratify was part of a broader movement in several other states to embrace the Constitution as a means of establishing a stable and effective national government.

The other years presented do not correspond to Georgia's ratification. The year 1776 marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and while the Articles of Confederation were drafted in 1787, it was not until 1788 that states began to ratify the Constitution itself. The year 1789 represents the start of the new government under the Constitution, which was operational after enough states ratified it in 1788.