Although the constitution was ratified by the required number of states, it was important that 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