Federalists
Why did they call themselves federalists?
Why did they call themselves Anti-federalists?
They wanted state government to be supreme.
When was the debate in Massachusetts?
What is the Bill of Rights
A summary of fundamental rights and privileges quaranteed to a people against violation by the state.
Who was the president of the United States?
George Washington
How did they campaign themselves?
presented a definite program to meet the nations problems, used speeches, pamphlets, newspapers, and debates.
How did they campaign themselves?
They really didn’t because they offered no alternative to their argument.
When were the first state conventions for ratification?
december 1787
Why was it added to the constitution?
To persuade the anti-federalists to ratify the constitution.
Who believed we needed the Bill of Rights in the constitution?
Edmund Randolph, George Mason, and Samuel Adam’s
What kind of people made up the federalist group?
Large landowners, merchants, artisans living in large coastal cities, and farmers that depended on trade.
What did they want added to the constitution?
Rhode Island, North Carolina.
Of the first 12 amendments, how many were approved for the bill of rights?
10
Who in Virginia argued strongly against the Ratification of the Constitution?
Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, and George Mason.
Who wrote the 85 federalist essays?
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay.
What kind of people made up the antifederalists?
When were the federalists essays published?
late 178—early 1788
What documents did they use to influence the creation of the Bill of Rights?
The Virginia declaration of rights from 1776, and the Virginia statute for religious freedom from 1777.
Who were some influential leaders of the Federalists?
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison.
What were the 85 essays and what did they explain?
They explained the framework of the constitution and why it was needed.
What did they believe the intention of the constitution was?
To provide a way for wealthy creditors to get rid of paper money and foreclose on their farms.
When was the constition officially ratified?
May, 1790
Who made the Bill of Rights top priority?
James Madison
Who was the fourth president of the United States and believed the power should be divided among the national government, state government, and the people?
James Madison