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supporters of Constitution
strong federal/national government
provide protection, maintain order, regulate trade, guarantee the rights of the citizens |
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opponents of Constitution
strong federal government would endanger people's liberties
"neccessary and proper" was left open to abuse of power
swallow up state governments
might not respect citizens' rights |
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response to Anti-Federalists
series of pro-Constitution newspaper articles
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay
argued Constitution would protect the liberty of citizens
emphasized the problems of America being a weak young nation on large continent, large forces could overpower them |
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support grew-persuaded by Federalist campaign
agreed to propose a Bill of Rights if Constitution was ratified |
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