1. Chapter 2 Origins of American Government

2. Section 5 Ratifying the Constitution

3. Who promoted the ratification of the constitution?

4. The Federalist outlined the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation which could result in the government getting overthrown if the new constitution is not ratified.

5. How did the Federalist campaign the idea of a strong federal government?

6. Federalist (Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison) wrote the Federalist Papers to win the support for the Constitution in New York.

7. The Federalist Papers outlined the National Government’s weakness in dealing with economic and political problems. It was evident when it struggled after the American Revolution.

8. Who opposed the ratification of the constitution?

9. The Anti-Federalist opposed the ratification of the constitution because they felt it gave too much power to the central government and it lacked a bill of rights.

10. Patrick Henry was a leader of the Anti-Federalist
Patrick Henry was a leader of the Anti-Federalist. He opposed the ratification of the constitution because he feared that it endangered the rights of individuals. He helped gain adoption of the Bill of Rights.

11. When did the new U.S. Congress convened (officially come together) ?

12. The new U.S. Congress convened in March 1789 in New York City.

13. When did the U.S. elect its first president?

14. April 6, 1789, George Washington was elected the 1st President of the U.S.

15. When did the U.S. Constitution get ratified?