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In general, they felt that the Constitution gave too much power to the central government.

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Q: Why did the anti-federalists not support the new constitution in 1787?
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When did the first five states ratify the Constitution?

On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the US Constitution.


The ratification process of the Constitution occured during which years?

The Constitution was ratified during the years 1787 to 1790. But it became effective on March 4, 1789 after its ratification by a ninth state, New Hampshire, on June 21, 1788. The Constitution was completed on September 17, 1787, and at that point the process of ratification began. The first state to ratify it was Delaware, on December 7, 1787. According to the Constitution, it was to go into effect in those states that ratified it as soon as a total of nine states did so. The ninth state, New Hampshire, ratified it on June 21, 1788. The last of the original thirteen colonies to ratify the constitution was Rhode Island, which did so on May 29, 1790.


What year was the constitution written in?

It was written between May 25 to September 15, 1787. Then it was submitted to the states for ratification, which occurred on July 26, 1789 after the necessary 9 states had ratified it. The United States of America under the new Constitution opened for business on July 30, 1789.


Antifederalists from Virginia?

The most notable antifederalist from Virginia is Patrick Henry. Henry was invited to the Continental Congress but opted out in order to fight the new Constitution from the outside. Other antifederalists from Virginia include George Mason, a drafter of the Bill of Rights and Richard Henry Lee, drafter of the Declaration and a later Senator.


Which state was the last one to approve the US Constitution?

Rhode Island was the last state to approve the US Constitution having done so on May 29, 1790.

Related questions

What was the main reason antifederalists opposed ratification of the new constitution?

They believed that the Constitution diminished states' rights.


When did the delegates sign the new constitution?

The delegates signed the new constitution on September 1787


Who antifederalists eventually ended up supporting the new Constitution due to the addition?

The Bill of Rights.


What were the opposing views regarding ratification of the Constitution?

The group of people who didn't support the Constitution were called Antifederalists. Their main problem with the Constitution was that it didn't have a section that listed their individual rights (Bill of Rights). They also argued that the national government was too strong and were afraid of tyranny. Some even thought that they shouldn't have created a new government. Most Antifederalists were small farmers and debtors. Antifederalists wrote articles and pamphlets and spoke out in state conventions. The articles and pamphlets became known as the Antifederalist Papers.


What did the delegates do at the constitution convention in 1787?

Scrapped the Articles of Confederation and wrote a new Constitution


Who supported the new constitution in 1787?

The federalists were the one word?


When did New Jersey ratify the constitution?

NJ ratified the US Constitution on December 18, 1787


What name did the nationalists give to the years from 1781 to 1787?

new constitution


What was the physical size of New Jersey in 1787?

the size of NJ was the same as now in 1787 NJ signed the us Constitution


When did the new constitution pass?

1787.Or you could tell us which "new constitution" you mean and get an answer that might be correct. The above is for the constitution of MY country, which may not be the same as yours.


Which three states ratified the constitution with a wide margin of votes by the end of 1787?

Delaware, New Jersey, and Georgia ratified the Constitution with a wide margin of votes by the end of 1787.


Why did delegates write a new constitution in 1787?

It was written to save the government from Imperialism