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

2. 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

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

4. 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)

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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

8. Review