U.S. History – 11/10/11 Do Now: “If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.”

Debate over Ratification Delaware, New Jersey, Georgia, and Connecticut ratify the Constitution quickly. Support for ratification is strong in coastal regions. Why? Support for ratification among small states is strong. Why? (Exception is Rhode Island)

New York is Key New York Federalists Hold a parade in New York City Banner claims this: The Federal plan most solid and secure, Americans their freedom will ensure, all arts shall flourish in Columbia’a land, and all hers sons join as one social band

New York is Key Leading Anti-Federalists in New York are extremely worried about the lack of a Bill of Rights in the Constitution They meet and debate whether to ratify They face three choices

The Constitution is Ratified Supporters (Federalists) benefited from being able to organize themselves around a well- defined goal Anti-Federalists were unable to provide a clear alternative

Parade – Philadelphia – July 4, 1788 Called the Grand Federal Procession March to celebrate the new Constitution 10 of 13 columns are finished