Exercise
Form 12: The Debate over Ratification: Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
Investigate the intense debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the proposed U.S. Constitution.
Questions
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Which group supported ratifying the new U.S. Constitution?
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Which group opposed the new Constitution, fearing it gave too much power to the national government?
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What was the Anti-Federalists' single biggest objection to the proposed Constitution?
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How many states were required to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect?
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Who were two prominent leaders of the Anti-Federalists?
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Who were two prominent leaders of the Federalists?
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How was ratification of the Constitution voted on in each state?
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Which state was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution in December 1787?
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Which state became the ninth state to ratify, making the Constitution official in June 1788?
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Which was the last of the original 13 states to ratify the Constitution in 1790?
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What main fear drove the Anti-Federalist political philosophy?
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How did Federalists win over key Anti-Federalist votes in states like Massachusetts and Virginia?