Radification Of The Constitution Flashcards
What had to happen next?
The ratification by the states
What are the two political groups that emerge?
Federalist pro Constitution and anti-Federalists anti-Constitution
Why were some people concerned with the constitution?
Federal government being too powerful
lack of states rights
no protection of individual liberties
When did the ratification debates occur?
Between 1788-89
How many states were needed to ratify it?
Nine of 13
Which states with centerless mostly concerned with getting to ratify it and why?
Virginia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York because most of the other states followed what they did
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
A founding father from New York
Where did Hamilton live? How did this influence him
Lived in New York, state government is very corrupt-governor acts like a king
Which side does he join?
Federalists
What is his major strategy?
Needs support of political elite’s
Who does he get to join him?
James Madison and John Jay
What does this group do?
Send anonymous letters to the newspaper in support of the constitution
What are the writings know as?
The Federalist papers
What are the four major themes in the letters?
A. Benefits of a strong federal government
B. Criticism of articles of Confederation
C. Support of the Constitution
D.discussion of the costs of freedom
What state was the first to ratify the constitution?
Delaware
What number was Massachusetts?
6th
What state was ninth? what did this do?
New Hampshire and this triggered the constitution to go into effect
When had all 13 states ratified by?
1790
Why did the states ultimately agreed to ratify the constitution?
Added 10 amendments to the Constitution
What did this document do?
Designed to protect individual liberties in the power of the federal government
When was it ratified?
1791
When was the constitution sign?
9/17/1787
