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Ratifying the Constitution 2.5

Ratifying the Constitution 2.5. "The ratification of the conventions of nine States shall be sufficient for the establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the same." - Article VII. Question of the Day.

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Ratifying the Constitution 2.5

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  1. Ratifying the Constitution 2.5 "The ratification of the conventions of nine States shall be sufficient for the establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the same." - Article VII

  2. Question of the Day Recall a time when you have had a heated debate with others over an issue important to you and them. Describe the emotions that you experience when you are in such a debate. - In this section, you will read about a clash of ideas over ratifying the Constitution.

  3. 2.5 Objectives • Identify the opposing sides in the fights for ratification and describe the major arguments for and against the proposed Constitution. • Describe the inauguration of the new government of the United States of America.

  4. The Fight for Ratification • The Articles of Confederation stated that amendments (changes) could only be made if all State legislatures agreed. • However, the purpose was to replace, not amend the Articles. So, the Congress of the Confederation, agreed that only nine states were needed to ratify or establish the Constitution.

  5. The Federalists vs Anti-Federalists The Constitution was very controversial at first, with some groups supporting it, and others attacking it. • Two groups eventually emerged...

  6. Federalists vs Anti-Federalists • Federalists thought AOF were weak and argued for the ratification of the Constitution (Madison, Hamilton). • Anti-Federalistsagainst the Constitution, disliked strong central government and the lack of a bill of rights (Patrick Henry, Sam Adms).

  7. The Constitution is Ratified • Nine States ratified the Constitution by June 21, 1788, but the new government needed the ratification of the large states of NewYork and Virginia. • Great debates were held in both States, with Virginia ratifying the Constitution June 25, 1788 (GW&JM talked TJ into supporting it). • New York's ratification was hard fought. Supporters of the Constitution published a series of essays known as The Federalist – “campaign documents” to win support for the Constitution.

  8. Inaugurating the Government • The new Congress met for the first time on March 4, 1789. • Congress finally attained a quorum=(majority) on April 6 and counted the electoral votes. Congress found that George Washington had been unanimously elected President.

  9. Section 5 Review 1. The debate over the ratification of the Constitution was won by the a. Anti-Federalists b. Whigs c. Federalists d. Tories

  10. Assignment Use the double web to compare and contrast the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

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