Ratification Ratification – to make official/put into effect The states have to approve the new government 9 of the 13 states have to ratify
Thursday November 17th 2016 Pick up your spirals/folders, take out a pen/pencil and your bellwork. Bellwork due/Open Note Quiz Friday 11/18. We will finish notes then Kahoot. Bellwork: What do you think? Describe ratification issues during the Constitutional Convention.
Ratification Federalists Anti-Federalists Ratification Support Anti-Federalists Supported Ratification Against Large famers, merchants, artisans Support Small farmers, rural citizens Federalist Papers – explained how 7 principles would prevent tyranny Writings Various publications – argued for state’s rights Strong national government needed Articles too weak Beliefs Strong central gov. would lead to tyranny States should keep most powers No need – ratify as is Bill of Rights Must have one to protect individual liberties Alexander Hamilton James Madison John Jay Important People Patrick Henry George Mason Mercy Otis Warren
Ratification Madison writes 10 amendments (Bill of Rights) as a compromise Anti-Federalists won’t approve until this is included! 1st: Delaware 9th: New Hampshire! 13th: Rhode Island Constitution = official law of the land in 1788 And still is today!