opportunities which they lacked compared to other states.
2. Rhode island wanted the condition that a bill of rights be included.
Explanation:
1. Delaware's condition was based on their size and also the fact that they lacked economic opportunities. They believed that if the federal government was stronger, then they would be protected against attacks and also be more open to Economic opportunities like other states. They were the first to ratify this constitution
2. Rhode island decide to boycott because they couldn't trust a federal government that had so much powers at its disposal. They were the 13th state to ratify the constitution, but they had the condition that a bill of rights be included.
