Chapter 23 Flashcards
(Pg 31/3) congress “passed a recommendation that the states
Call conventions for ratification”
(Pg 31/3) Patrick Henry claimed that the constitution would later cater the
East and not the West
(Pg 32/4) antifederalists had powerful leaders
Clintonians Melancton smith Lansing and Yates Marines willett Etc
(Pg 32/4) antifederalists included (categories)
Signers of the declaration
State governors
Judges of superior courts
A future president (James Monroe)
(Pg 32/4) barely anyone knew anything about
The new constitution
(Pg 32/4) a vote concerning a ratification convention was
Passed
(Pg 32/4) antifederalists could be called
Shaysites and federalists could be called Washingtonians
(Pg 32/4) November 30
The Pennsylvania ratification convention met. The convention lasted 5 weeks
(Pg 32/4) James Wilson for ratification
He was “on his feet, tireless, astute”
Opposition hated him
(Pg 32/4) Wilson:
“Federal liberty”
(Pg 32/4) December 12
Pennsylvania ratified the constitution
(Pg 32/4) a mob attacked
James Wilson during an outdoor rally celebrating the constitution.
(Pg 32/4) Delaware ratified on
December 6
(Pg 32/4) New Jersey ratified on the
16th
(Pg 32/4) Georgia ratified on
January 2nd
(Pg 32/4) Connecticut ratified a
Few days after Georgia
(Pg 32/4) Massachusetts scheduled a convention for
January 9, Virginia for May, New York for July
(Pg 32/4) Jefferson wanted a bill of rights and stated that
He wants 9 states to ratify and 4 to decline so that the constitution would be secured, but a bill of rights would be required
(Pg 31/3) “why had the federal convention insisted upon secrecy
Because they knew the people would not consent to such drastic changes?”
(Pg 33/1) Jefferson stated “the constitution… Is
Unquestionably the wisest ever yet presented to men”
(Pg 33/1) Washington and Madison were not
Sure of a favorable outcome
