Adopted by Congress in 1777, which constitution did not take effect until 1781?

What is the usual name for the No. 1 wood in golf? In 1976, Sarah Caldwell became the first woman to conduct at which opera company, founded in 1883? Which 1962 film, over three and a half hours long, had no women in credited speaking roles? Although a Democrat, who was nominated for vice president by Republicans at the 1864 National Union Convention? Best known for his 1828 dictionary, who also wrote textbooks on science, grammar and history? Best known for his Pooh stories, which author published "The Red House Mystery" in 1922? Which Supreme Court justice was nicknamed "the Great Dissenter," though he dissented in relatively few cases? Which city has been Delaware's capital since 1777, though it wasn't incorporated as a city until 1929?