They accepted the “package” of the Constitution and the amendments.
The Federalist Papers played a large role in educating the public about forming our government. The Articles of Confederation was a disaster.
Rhode Island rejected it at least twice, if I recall properly. They only ratified it after representatives of Congress threatened to block all trade with Rhode Island, so they ratified it under threat, but they also included the language used in Virginia and New York's ratifying statements to the effect they could take back their powers given up to the central government.
Rhode Island also sent no representation to the Constitutional convention.
The constitution is a social contract that’s been since broken so many times that it’s no longer recognizable. The delegates were elected by the landowners of the colonies who had a stake in the outcome. There was a time when you had to earn the right to vote, it was a privilege. Not taken for granted as it is today. The anti-federalist delegates were not on board. They fought to add language that caused the powers and authority of federal government authority to be restrained, restricted, contained to the specifically enumerated powers. There’s nothing in the constitution that provides for implications or interpretations. The language is clear and concise. Any powers that’s not specifically enumerated go to the States who have their own powers and constitutions. The 17th Amendment broke the constitution by muting the voice of the state legislatures. Taking away the balance that the anti-federalists fought for. It grants the ultimate authority to the mob. Without the voice of the states, the constitution will remain broken, or out of balance until it is restored.