chapter 3 lesson 3

Question 1

These were people that supported the Constitution as it was. This group included Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison.

Answer 1

Federalists

Question 2

How did Federalists try to convince the people to support the Constitution?

Answer 2

by making the Federalist Papers, a series of essays summarizing arguments for ratification

Question 3

These were people that DID NOT support the Constitution as written. This group of people included John Hancock, Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, and Edmund Randolph.

Answer 3

Anti-Federalists

Question 4

What did the Anti-Federalists want?

Answer 4

a bill of rights included in the Constitution

Question 5

to give formal consent; making an agreement official

Answer 5

ratify

Question 6

Who was the first state to ratify the Constitution?

Answer 6

Delaware

Question 7

Who were the last two states to ratify the Constitution?

Answer 7

Rhode Island and North Carolina