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Antifederalists people opposed to ratification of the constitution
Antifederalists didn't want the new constitution
Federalists supported the ratification of the Constitution
Federalists wanted the new Constitution thought is was a good compromise
Federalist Papers series of essays that defended the U.S. Constitution tries to encourage people to accept the new document
Amendments official changes, corrections, or additions to a constitution
Bill of Rights First 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution; ratified in 1791
Who was a staunch supporter of the new Constitution and urged delegates to sign it? Benjamin Franklin
Why were some people so fearful of the new Constitution? 39
Why did some not sign the new Constitution? They thought the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights and another preferred his own, different plan of government.
What groups of people primarily made up the Antifederalists? small farmers & debtors (more poor-some wealthy)
What groups of people primarily made up the Federalists, and why did they support the new Constitution? wealthy people and large farmers, merchants supported NC because ?
What did the Antifederalists see as the Constitution's most critical problem? the Constitution's LACK OF a Bill of RIghts
Which 3 men do historians believe are responsible for writing the Federalist Papers? Alexander Hamiltion, James Madison & John Jay
Did all 13 states need to be in agreement to ratify the Constitution? NO, only 9 of the 13
What did all other states except Rhode Island do when trying to decide on ratification of the Constitution? The other states held special State Conventions.
Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution? Delaware
Which state was the last to ratify the Constitution? Rhode Island
When was the Constitution finally ratified? July 1788
Created by: Wilson Hall
 

 



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