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How did the federalists get the anti federalists to sign the Constitution?
They included the Bill of Rights.
What do anti-federalists advocate?
Anit-Federalists are strong supporters of states' rights. Many Anti-Federalists refused to sign the Constitution without a Bill of Rights, which they wanted to protect states' rights and individual rights. Thomas Jefferson was a major Anti-Federalist.
What were the reasons some anti-federalists didn't sign the constitution?
The antifederalists wanted states rights and the constitution didn't include that so they refused to sign it unless they got state rights.
Why is the a Bill of Rights added to the constitution?
Because ,Many states wouldn't sign the Constitution without a bill of rights.The writers of the Constitution wanted to protect people's rights and freedoms.Many people believed it was needed to limit the power of the national government.
Robert Yates Constitution?
He didn't sign it as he was a strong anti-federalist. Delagate from NY. Did not Sign. Supported it after signing.
Why is proctor unwilling to sign his name confession?
Sign a confession
Which anti federalist did not decided not to sign the constitution?
One prominent Anti-Federalist who chose not to sign the Constitution was George Mason. Despite being a delegate at the Constitutional Convention, Mason refused to sign because he believed the document lacked a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties. His concerns highlighted the importance of safeguarding personal freedoms, which later contributed to the adoption of the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
Why was Georgia the only colony not to attend the contental congress?
Rhode Island was actually the only colony not to be represented and it was at the behest of Patrick Henry who vehemently opposed the federalists and was actually a very active member of the anti-federalists. Georgia was represented at the Constitutional Convention by William Few, Abraham Baldwin,William Houston and William L. Pierce. William Houston and William L. Pierce however, did not actually sign the Constitution itself.
Why didn't James McClurg sign the constitution?
James McClurg wasn't able to sign the Constitution because he left the convention early. McClurg served on Virginia's executive council when George Washington became President.
Why is Proctor unwilling to sign his name to a?
Because he does not want to besmirch his name.
Why is George Mason important in US history?
George Mason was truly one of the Founding Fathers. He penned the Virginia Constitution which later became a groundwork for the US Constitution and especially the Bill of Rights. George Mason did not sign the constitution because he felt it was inadequate in its control of government power. George Mason is considered one of the proprieters of Libertarianism.
Did ben Franklin sign the US Constitution?
No he didn't. John Hancock signed the Declaration of Independence. John Hancock refused to sign the US Constitution at that time because he felt that it lacked in certain areas and needed to be relooked. According to Dr. William Morgan Fowler of Northeastern University, Boston says the reason John Hancock rejected the US Constitution was that "Hancock, who was not present at the Philadelphia Convention, had misgivings about the new Constitution's lack of a bill of rights and its shift of power to a central government." But he later joined Samuel Adams to lead the effort in a compromise through which Massachusets approved ratification but with many substantial amendments recommended.
