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Ratification

Ratification. Federalists vs. Antifederalists. 9 states had to vote in favor of the Constitution for it to be put into effect. Americans across the country began arguing for or against it in the days following the Philadelphia Convention . Two groups developed

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Ratification

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  1. Ratification

  2. Federalists vs. Antifederalists • 9 states had to vote in favor of the Constitution for it to be put into effect. • Americans across the country began arguing for or against it in the days following the Philadelphia Convention • Two groups developed • Federalists who were supporters of the Constitution. • Antifederalists who were opponents to the Constitution.

  3. Federalists • Emphasized that the new Constitution would truly create a system where both a central and regional governments share power. • Supported by large landowners, merchants, and farmers living along the coast. • People who needed protection for their land and also called for regulation on trade.

  4. Antifederalists • Accepted need for federal government but had issue with which government would be supreme. • Many believed that the Constitution needed a bill of rights and endangered the independence of the states. • Were supported by western farmers living far from the coast who considered themselves self sufficient.

  5. The Federalist • Collection of 85 essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay. • Published in 1787 and 1788. • Essays explained how the new Constitution worked and why it was needed. • Very influential and help us even today understand what the original framers of the Constitution intended.

  6. Fight for Ratification • Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, and Connecticut quickly ratify. • Federalists move quickly to try and gain Massachusetts. • Promise to attach a bill of rights. • Also, agree to hand all powers not specifically granted in Constitution to the state governments. • These changes convince Sam Adams to vote for ratification and leads the state to ratify. • Maryland, South Carolina, and New Hampshire soon follow.

  7. Virginia and New York • George Washington and James Madison present the case for Federalists in Virginia. • The promise of a bill of rights lead Virginia to vote in favor. • New York then votes in favor to keep itself from looking independent.

  8. Constitution is Ratified • Confederation Congress chooses March 4th, 1789 as the date for the first meeting of the new Congress. • Eventually North Carolina and Rhode Island ratify. • George Washington chosen as first President under new Constitution.

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