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Federalists vs. Antifederalists. Main Arguments. Antifederalists. Federalists. Both!!!. Antifederalists Federalists. We need a new government. May 1787: Constitutional Convention begins September 17, 1787: 39 delegates sign the Constitution
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Federalists vs. Antifederalists Main Arguments
Antifederalists Federalists We need a new government
May 1787: Constitutional Convention begins • September 17, 1787: 39 delegates sign the Constitution • December 7, 1787: The first state (Delaware) ratified the Constitution • January 1788: By now, 5 states had ratified (they needed 9) • June 1788: The ninth state (New Hampshire) ratified the Constitution. • March 4, 1789: The new government began work