<P> The state adopted its constitution in April 1777 , creating a strong executive and strict separation of powers . It strongly influenced the federal constitution a decade later . Debate over the federal constitution in 1787 led to formation of the groups known as Federalists -- mainly `` downstaters '' ( those who lived in or near New York City ) who supported a strong national government -- and Antifederalists -- mainly upstaters ( those who lived to the city 's north and west ) who opposed large national institutions . In 1787 , Alexander Hamilton , a leading Federalist from New York and signatory to the Constitution , wrote the first essay of the Federalist Papers . He published and wrote most of the series in New York City newspapers in support of the proposed United States Constitution . Antifederalists were not swayed by the arguments , but the state ratified it in 1788 . </P>
<P> The state adopted its constitution in April 1777 , creating a strong executive and strict separation of powers . It strongly influenced the federal constitution a decade later . Debate over the federal constitution in 1787 led to formation of the groups known as Federalists -- mainly `` downstaters '' ( those who lived in or near New York City ) who supported a strong national government -- and Antifederalists -- mainly upstaters ( those who lived to the city 's north and west ) who opposed large national institutions . In 1787 , Alexander Hamilton , a leading Federalist from New York and signatory to the Constitution , wrote the first essay of the Federalist Papers . He published and wrote most of the series in New York City newspapers in support of the proposed United States Constitution . Antifederalists were not swayed by the arguments , but the state ratified it in 1788 . </P>
when did new york became a part of the united states
when did new york became a part of the united states
April 1777
April 1777