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Originally Posted by MattyMattyChooChoo
They were representatives from the 13 colonies or de facto states, and upon ratification of the U.S. Constitution, joined the Union and became states under the authority of the Union. They were not states under a non-binding or suggested leadership like the U.N. They became subordinate to the Union. Their statehood was not the same before and after ratification of the Constitution, there was a change in order and authority.
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Apparently there were alot of people back then who disagreed with those sentiments. There are alot of people who disagree with them even now.