II. Origins of American Government Unit 2: Foundations of American Government

Objectives Analyze the positions of the Federalists and the Anti- Federalists, using primary sources. Use primary sources to evaluate arguments in favor of and opposed to a bill of rights

V. Ratifying the Constitution US Constitution is recognized with respect and admiration here and overseas. Back them, big battle to even adopt it.

A) The Fight for Ratification Constitution said it needed 9 out of 13 to ratify – went to the states Federalists and Anti-Federalists show up Federalists – favored the Constitution (Madison, Hamilton, Washington) Anti-Federalists – opposed it (Henry, Lee, Hancock, Sam Adams)

Bill of Rights Anti-federalists thought the president would be a monarchy, Congress too powerful, and there was no bill of rights Federalists argued, separation of powers and checks and balances, states rights, and states government already guaranteed them Federalists Papers – written by Jay, Hamilton, and Madison (New York) under Publius pro Constitution arguments. Brutus (Yates) and the Federal Farmer (Lee)

Ratification 9 states quickly adopted it – in effect? Another compromise – a bill of rights would be added as soon as it passed. Need Virginia and New York – the big two Washington was a big asset to the Federalists Madison convinced Jefferson to support it Hamilton and the Federalist Papers got it through in New York Bitter battles – both passed

B) Inauguration Constitution took effect September 13th, 1788 Washington chosen as first President John Adams as Vice President Met in Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York

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