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1 Ratification Ratification – to make official/put into effect
The states have to approve the new government 9 of the 13 states have to ratify

2 Thursday November 17th 2016 Pick up your spirals/folders, take out a pen/pencil and your bellwork. Bellwork due/Open Note Quiz Friday 11/18. We will finish notes then Kahoot. Bellwork: What do you think? Describe ratification issues during the Constitutional Convention.

3 Ratification Federalists Anti-Federalists Ratification Support
Anti-Federalists Supported Ratification Against Large famers, merchants, artisans Support Small farmers, rural citizens Federalist Papers – explained how 7 principles would prevent tyranny Writings Various publications – argued for state’s rights Strong national government needed Articles too weak Beliefs Strong central gov. would lead to tyranny States should keep most powers No need – ratify as is Bill of Rights Must have one to protect individual liberties Alexander Hamilton James Madison John Jay Important People Patrick Henry George Mason Mercy Otis Warren

4 Ratification Madison writes 10 amendments (Bill of Rights) as a compromise Anti-Federalists won’t approve until this is included! 1st: Delaware 9th: New Hampshire! 13th: Rhode Island Constitution = official law of the land in 1788 And still is today!


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