Question

Why did it take the New York colonists nearly 20 years to establish a legislature?

Answer 1

Answer: The constitution of New York prescribed the distribution of powers among the state branches as well as with the system of the local government of the state.

Explanation:

The details of the constitution were found outdated and a necessity of revision was developed.

After the first constitutional convention in 1777, the other one started at a period of 20-25 year of interval. The constitution also need the question of holding the question of changes before the voters in every 20 years in New York. Based on this description this can be said that it took 20 years for the establishment of legislature in New York.