Question

Although the Constitution was ratified by the required number of states, it was important that _ also ratified the Constitution because _.
A.
Virginia . . . both George Washington and James Madison were part of its convention
B.
New York and Massachusetts . . . it was important to demonstrate that the Federalists had won the ratification debate
C.
New York and Virginia . . . the new government would need the support of large states to be accepted by the country
D.
North Carolina and Georgia . . . it was so necessary to win over the support of southern farmers and landowners