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The Federalist Papers
Another name for the people that were for the ratification of the Constitution is Federalist. Those that opposed it were known as Anti-Federalist.
anti federalist
The federalist paper supported it The anti-federalist papers opposed it
William Few was a federalist. He supported the ratification of the Constitution. He helped steer the Constitutional Convention to ratify the Constitution. He was also present to watch his state ratify the Constitution.
They wanted a weak Central Government, and stronger state governments. They opposed the ratification of the Constitution.
anti-federalist
The main role of the Federalist Papers was to raise support for the ratification of the Constitution.
The antifederalists opposed to Constitution, as they felt it jeopardized their individual rights and state supremacy.Federalists v. Anti-Federalists. Ratification & Anti-Federalist Opposition. John Jay (New York) --- these 3 wrote The Federalist Papers. The Anti-Federalist opposition to the Constitution is one of the least understood events in American history.
The Federalist Papers