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Ratifying the Constitution 1. In the 1780’s, how were the citizens of the United States able to keep up to date with the current events? CItizens were able to keep up to date with the current events by newspapers, pamphlets, sermons, speeches, and everyday conversations. 2. What was Federalist Paper No. 1? Federalist Paper No. 1 consisted of support for the constitution and persuasion for New York to ratify. 3. As the essays for support of the Constitution continued, they were collected in a single volume called what? The continued essays were collected to be called the Federalist. 4. Why were some people angered at the thought of the Constitution? Some people were angered over the constitution because they feared the government would become too strong and that the new Constitution would limit the State Legislature. 5. How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution? It takes 9-13 states to be ratified. 6. The nation split in support of the Constitution: a. Federalists who Support the Constitution b. Anti-federalists who Oppose the Constitution 7. Explain the position of the Anti-federalists – Anti-federalists realized the need of a stronger government but feared that the Constitution goes against democratic rules. They believed the federal government would eventually become too strong and criticized the lack of the Bill of Rights in the constitution. They Believed that without the Bill of Rights that the National government could impose its will. They also felt that representative governments could only work in a small territory. 8. Explain the position of the Federalists – Federalists were in full support of a powerful government but feared a central government that was too strong and too far away and on the same hand feared a government that was too weak. They believed that a well balanced national government would strengthen the Union as well as promote public welfare. Federalists defended against invaders and valued public safety while also regulating trade. 9. What 3 authors teamed up to write The Federalists Papers – a. – Alexander Hamilton b. – John Jay c. – James Madison 10. What was their pen name? Publius 11. What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers? The federalists papers were a key role in the ratification. They were used to defend and explain the constitution.

12. Antifederalists responded with essays of their own, what were their pen names? a. - Brutus b. - Federal Farmer 13. Explain the ratification strategy by the Federalists - The Federalists planned to target the small states first and were well prepared to do so. 14. What did the Federalists agree to add to the Constitution that would eventually win over the larger states? Federalists agreed to add a Bill of Rights to win larger states. 15. How many amendments did Congress originally send to the states to be reviewed for ratification? 10 16. How many amendments did the states approve? 12 17. What is the Bill of Rights? The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments that guaranteed the right of freedom. 18. Which right(s) spell out the personal liberties the states had requested? The first 8 amendments spell out the personal liberties the states had requested. 19. Which right(s) impose general limits on the power of the federal government? The 9th and 10th amendments impose general limits on the power of the federal government. In reviewing the Bill of Rights, how can the following rights be summarized? 20. 1st Amendment – freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. 21. 2nd and 3rd Amendments – right to bear arms and right to decide whether you want to house a soldier....