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Struggle for Ratification. Ch.5 Sec.2. Ratifying the Constitution. Federalists Supported ratification of the Constitution Supported having a strong central govt Believed this would protect the states, maintain order, regulate trade, & guarantee rights of citizens.
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Struggle for Ratification Ch.5 Sec.2
Ratifying the Constitution • Federalists • Supported ratification of the Constitution • Supported having a strong central govt • Believed this would protect the states, maintain order, regulate trade, & guarantee rights of citizens
Ratifying the Constitution • Anti – Federalists • Did not want the Constitution to be ratified • Believed a strong central govt would endanger people’s liberties • A govt that met in a far away place couldn’t represent true interests of the people • Disagreed with the “Necessary & Proper” clause in the Constitution • Wanted a Bill of Rights added to protect citzen’s rights against a strong central govt
The Federalist Papers • The Federalist Papers • Essays written by leading Federalists that supported ratification of the Constitution • Included Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, & John Jay • Were published in newspapers across the U.S. • Is credited with helping raise enough support to ratify the Constitution
Ratification of the Constitution • Constitution Ratification • All states agreed to ratify except Virginia, New York, North Carolina, & Rhode Island • All eventually signed after a Bill of Rights was promised to be added