What strategy did federalists use to in ratification?

Answer 1

They sought quick ratification in key to build momentum

Answer 2

They sought quick ratification in key to build momentum

Answer 3

The Federalists set up the ratification process so that it would favor them. They had new conventions called rather than leaving the matter to the sitting state legislatures (who would be less inclined to support the new Constitution as it would reduce their power). They also set up the conventions to be held in states that were favorable to their position first, which had a snowball effect because as each state ratified, it looked more and more like it would be inevitable.

Another way they stacked the deck was by requiring only 9 of the 13 states have to ratify, although the Articles of Confederation had clearly stated that all 13 states would have to agree to any amendments to the government. The Federalist papers were also helpful, and getting the key state of Massachusetts to ratify, with the promise of a Bill of Rights, pretty much put the Constitution over the top.

Answer 4

The Federalists were able to win over the delegates to the Constitutional Convention by agreeing to add the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the constitution. This eased the fears of those who were concerned that a new federal government might infringe upon the rights already in their own state constitutions.

Answer 5

They sought quick ratification in key states to build momentum