Sec. Four Flashcards
1
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Antifederalists
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People who opposed the ratification of the Constitution.
2
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George Mason
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American patriot who became an antifederalist and refuse to sign the Constitution
3
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Federalists
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People who supported the ratification of the Constitution.
4
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Federalist Papers
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A series of essays that defended and explained the Constitution and tried to reassure Americans that the states would not be overpowered by the proposed national government.
5
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Amendments
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Official change, correction, or addition to a law or constitution.
6
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Bill of Rights
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The first ten amendments to the constitution; ratified in 1791.
