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The Struggle for Ratification

Who Were the Federalists? Strong central government Protection from foreign countries Maintain order, regulate trade, ensure nation’s debt is met, coin money Guarantee all citizen’s rights

Who were the Anti-Federalists? Feared a strong central government would endanger personal liberties Distance too far from citizens Feared “necessary and proper” allowed too much power

The Bill of Rights Anti-federalists Federalists Left out BIG mistake Did not need it Patrick Henry Checks and Balances

The Federalist Papers John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, & James Madison Pro Constitution papers / collection Argued that the Constitution would protect EVERY citizen’s liberty Spoke of the Spain, England and France threat!!!

Ratification June 1788 -New Hampshire- 9th State Needed NY and VA votes(40% of the POP) December 15, 1790-All states ratified Only now are we united under ONE NATION

What Took Place? Washington and Franklin big supporters and they were popular! Compromise-Federalists compromised added the Bill of Rights The Federalists Papers really swung support for a strong central government