chapter 5.2 ratification
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Federalist vs. Antifederalist
Chapter 5.2
The Constitution
Delegates of the Constitutional Convention voted on the Constitution in 1787
However, for it to be official it had to be ratified by at least 9 of the 13 states
…. The fight begins
Federalists
Supported the Constitution and wanted a strong national government Reasons for support
Protect the States Maintain Order Regulate Trade Protect citizen’s rights
Anti-Federalists
Opposed the Constitution and wanted a WEAK National government and STRONG state governments Reasons:
Politicians could be closer to the people they represent
Protect people’s liberties Limit the abuse of power
Anti-Federalist argued that a Bill of Rights needed to be included in the Constitution
Federalist Papers
Essays written in newspapers to support the ratification of the Constitution
Ratification
Hew Hampshire was the 9th state to ratify the Constitution in June 1788 making the Constitution official
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