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Federalist vs. Antifederalist
Chapter 5.2
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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
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Federalists
Supported the Constitution and wanted a strong national government Reasons for support
Protect the States Maintain Order Regulate Trade Protect citizen’s rights
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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
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Federalist Papers
Essays written in newspapers to support the ratification of the Constitution
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Ratification
Hew Hampshire was the 9th state to ratify the Constitution in June 1788 making the Constitution official