Ratifying the Constitution

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____________ opposed the Constitution.

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Anti-Federalist

Front

One of the most important defenses for the Constitution appeared in a series of essays that became known as the ______________

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Federalist Papers

Front

Most Anti-Federalist were wealthy planters, farmers and lawyers.

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False

Front

______________ thought that the Constitution weakened states' rights by giving too much power to the central government.

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James Monroe

Front

The Constitution only needed _________ states to pass it.

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Nine

Front

_____________ became the first state to ratify the Constitution on December 7th 1787

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Delaware

Front

A ____________ is required for proposed amendments to pass in both houses of Congress

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two-thirds vote

Front

The Federalist Papers were written anonymously under the name

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Publius

Front

A new amendment must have ________votes of the states to be taken in effect.

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three-fourths

Front

Many anti-federalists did not think that the constitution would protect

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Personal Freedoms