It was after controversial enough where it's possible this happens. Would could the possible consequences of one of many of the states not ratifying the constitution? What if it just the bare minimum pass it? How bad could it plausible get?
It was after controversial enough where it's possible this happens. Would could the possible consequences of one of many of the states not ratifying the constitution? What if it just the bare minimum pass it? How bad could it plausible get?
If Rhode Island had held out against the Constitution and the British had offered them some sort of alliance, thing might have become very interesting.
Yes. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were nearby. If Rhode Island seceded from USA in 1789...1790 and joined British, would that have been nonviable?
The United States could have gone forward without Rhode Island. It's not like it was Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York, or Virginia. But a Rhode Island allied with Britain would have been a running sore in the side of the new nation and would probably have led to another war sooner or later.
Hmm there's a thought. An earlier 1812 starting with Rhode Island a primary battlefield would certainly through a spanner in the works wouldn't it?