Ratification of the Constitution
Ratification of the Constitution 9 of 13 states had to approve new constitution Debate divided people into two groups: Federalists: favored the Constitution Anti-Federalists: opposed new Constitution Feared a strong national government Argued it took powers from the states It lacked a Bill of Rights
Federalists feared anarchy without a strong national government Claimed a Bill of Rights was not needed as 8 states already had one Promised to add a Bill of Rights if states supported the Constitution Most small states ratify quickly Pleased with equal representation in the Senate