The Constitution:
The Constitution Delegates of the Constitutional Convention voted on the Constitution in 1787 However, for it to be official it had to be ratified by at least 9 of the 13 states …. The fight begins
Federalists:
Federalists Supported the Constitution and wanted a strong national government Reasons for support Protect the States Maintain Order Regulate Trade Protect citizen’s rights
Anti-Federalists:
Anti-Federalists Opposed the Constitution and wanted a WEAK National government and STRONG state governments Reasons: Politicians could be closer to the people they represent Protect people’s liberties Limit the abuse of power Anti-Federalist argued that a Bill of Rights needed to be included in the Constitution
Federalist Papers:
Federalist Papers Essays written in newspapers to support the ratification of the Constitution
Ratification:
Ratification Hew Hampshire was the 9 th state to ratify the Constitution in June 1788 making the Constitution official