1. Chapter 4.4 Ratifying the Constitution
American carried on a vigorous debate before ratifying the Constitution
The Big Idea
Federalist vs
Anti-Federalist
Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights and
The Amendments
Protecting Citizens
The new Constitution did not make everyone happy. Even its framers knew they had not made a perfect document. Many people still did not want a strong national government. They were afraid it would become as tyrannical as the British government had been. Before approving the Constitution, they wanted to be sure that their rights would be protected

2. Hamilton

3. Chapter 4.4 Ratifying the Constitution
American carried on a vigorous debate before ratifying the Constitution
The Big Idea
Federalist vs
Anti-Federalist
Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights and
The Amendments
Protecting Citizens
See graphic on page 133
Federalists believe in the Constitution and a Strong Federal Government
Anti-Federalists were not happy with the Constitution and want a Strong State Government
The Long Hot Summer

4. Chapter 4.4 Ratifying the Constitution
American carried on a vigorous debate before ratifying the Constitution
The Big Idea
Federalist vs
Anti-Federalist
Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights and
The Amendments
Protecting Citizens
The Federalist Papers were a group of essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay to convince people that the Constitution was a good idea
Look at Federalist Paper #10 page 134

5. Chapter 4.4 Ratifying the Constitution
American carried on a vigorous debate before ratifying the Constitution
The Big Idea
Federalist vs
Anti-Federalist
Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights and
The Amendments
Protecting Citizens
The convention left Philadelphia without adopting a Bill of Rights.
Some states ratified the Constitution only AFTER being promised there would protection for citizens
James Madison collected ideas and wrote the first 10 amendments which is called the Bill of Rights, these protect your individual rights as a citizen of the United States

6. Chapter 4.4 Ratifying the Constitution
American carried on a vigorous debate before ratifying the Constitution
The Big Idea
Federalist vs
Anti-Federalist
Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights and
The Amendments
Protecting Citizens
The Constitution of the United States of America provides a way (Article V) for citizens to change, amend and add to the Constitution through a process of voting.
There are 27 Amendments to the Constitution

8. Chapter 4.4 Ratifying the Constitution
American carried on a vigorous debate before ratifying the Constitution
The Big Idea
Federalist vs
Anti-Federalist
Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights and
The Amendments
Protecting Citizens
The new Constitution did not make everyone happy. Even its framers knew they had not made a perfect document. Many people still did not want a strong national government. They were afraid it would become as tyrannical as the British government had been. Before approving the Constitution, they wanted to be sure that their rights would be protected
See graphic on page 133
Federalists believe in the Constitution and a Strong Federal Government
Anti-Federalists were not happy with the Constitution and want a Strong State Government
The Federalist Papers were a group of essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay to convince people that the Constitution was a good idea
Look at Federalist Paper #10 page 134
The convention left Philadelphia without adopting a Bill of Rights.
Some states ratified the Constitution only AFTER being promised there would protection for citizens
James Madison collected ideas and wrote the first 10 amendments which is called the Bill of Rights, these protect your individual rights as a citizen of the United States
The Constitution of the United States of America provides a way (Article V) for citizens to change, amend and add to the Constitution through a process of voting.
There are 27 Amendments to the Constitution