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8 Cards in this Set
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Federalists
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Wealthy and opposed anarchy.
Jay, Hamilton, and Madison Federalist Papers, in support of the Constitution |
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Antifederalists
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Opposed Constitution
Fear of strong central government. Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams |
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Patrick Henry
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One of main opponents of Constitution. Worked against ratification in Virginia.
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Samuel Adams
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Opposed Constitution until Bill of Rights was added, then supported it.
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George Mason
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Felt that Constitution didn't protect individual rights. Led to inclusion of Bill of Rights.
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The Federalist Papers
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Collection of essays by John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison. Explained importance of strong central gov. Convince NY to ratify Constitution.
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Bill of Rights
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Adopted 1791; guaranteed basic individual rights. First ten amendments of the Constitution.
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George Washington
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Elected in 1788, inaugurated in 1789. Sought balance in gov. by appointing political adversaries to gov. positions.
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