History Unit 3 Ratifying the Constitution

Question 0

What 2 groups emerged as a result

Answer 0

The federalist-in favor of constitution

The anti-federalists-opposed

Question 1

How many states did the constitution have to be ratified by

Answer 1

9/13

Question 2

Federalists

Answer 2

Madison, Washington, and Hamilton

Liked that the new federal government was strong

Question 3

The federalist papers

Answer 3

85 essays written by John jay, Hamilton, and Madison

Tried to convince people to support the constitution

Question 4

Federalist #10

Answer 4

Written by Madison
Advocates for large republic - factions
Afraid a small group would make all decisions and take over

Question 5

Factions

Answer 5

small groups of people with a certain belief, people afraid factions in gov would take over

Question 6

Federalist #51

Answer 6

A system of checks and balances will prevent any branch of gov from becoming too powerful

Question 7

Anti federalists

Answer 7

Sam Adams, Patrick Henry
Feared new govt would be too strong and infringe civil liberties
Demanded a Bill of Rights

Question 8

How do the federalists win?

Answer 8

Eventually all 13 states ratify the constitution, only after a Bill of Rights is promised.