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Ratifying the Constitution EQ: What were the issues being debated regarding ratifying the Constitution? 4.4

Independence Hall in Philadelphia

Debate over the new Constitution Federalists Supported Constitution wanted strong central government Liked balance of powers in Constitution James Madison, George Washington, Ben Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay Antifederalists Opposed (against) Constitution Feared powerful central government wanted a Bill of Rights added George Mason, Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, Samuel Adams.

The Federalist Papers series of essays supporting the Constitution Written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison

Ratification Ratify = vote to approve Delaware - first to ratify in 1787 Rhode Island - last in Constitution went into effect in June 1788 after the 9 th state ratified it.

Bill of Rights First ten amendments Protect the people’s rights Many written by James Madison Added to Constitution in 1791