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Ratifying the Constitution

Explore the fierce debate surrounding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, involving Federalists and Anti-Federalists. Federalists advocated for a strong central government and organized a well-funded campaign, best represented by The Federalist Papers. In contrast, Anti-Federalists feared the erosion of state power and individual freedoms, demanding a Bill of Rights to safeguard citizens' liberties. Delve into their arguments, concerns, and the historical significance of this pivotal moment in American history, where the future of governance was fiercely contested.

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Ratifying the Constitution

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  1. Let the battle begin! Ratifying the Constitution

  2. Article VII: The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.

  3. The Debaters Federalists Anti-Federalists Favored a strong, federal government Wanted the Constitution ratified. Favored state government Believed that the greatest threat to the US and its future was the government’s potential to become corrupt

  4. The Federalists • Led by superstars for the time period • Well organized • Well funded • Most newspapers supported the Federalists and published articles in favor of them

  5. The Federalist Papers • A series of 85 newspaper essays • Published in New York between 1787 and 1788 • 50 papers by Hamilton; 30 by Madison and 5 by Jay • Defended a strong federal government; Reassured that there was little reason to fear a tyranny

  6. Federalist No. 10 – Most Famous • The size and diversity of the country would make it difficult for any single faction to take over • With a balanced federal gov’t, a republic could work in a large country

  7. The Anti-Federalists • Not as organized as the Federalists • Main Reasons They Did Not Want the Constitution • Weakened the state power • Would wipe out state power and individual freedom • Provided for a President

  8. The Anti-Federalists • Biggest Issue: Contained no list of the people’s rights If you ratify the Constitution, we’ll add a Bill of Rights OK!

  9. Adding the Bill of Rights • Bill of Rights • The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution • Amendment – Change to the Constitution • Wanted the Constitution to be flexible • But difficult enough to not be easy

  10. Order of Ratification

  11. “Our Constitution is in actual operation, everything appears to promise that it will last; but in this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.”

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