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Were James Monroe Patrick Henry and George Mason leaders of the federalists?
no they were leaders of the anti-federalists.
Who led the anti federalists movement?
The anti-federalists were led by Thomas Jefferson.
People who opposed ratification of the new Constitution were called?
Anti-federalists.
Why did federalists and anti federalists clash over the ratification of the constitution?
Because the federalists wanted the constitution and the anti-Federalists didn't, because the anti-Federalists wanted a smaller government and were afraid the Constitution would take away their freedom.
What are federalists and anti-federalists?
The federalists were supporters of the Constitution while the anti-federalists oppose the Constitution because of its lack of a Bill of Rights. Key federalists include Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and initially James Madison (changes to a republican (former anti-federalists) later on) Key anti-federalists include, Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson.
What are the opponents of the constitution?
what is a opponet
Why did the federalist and anti federalist disagree?
There were two sides to the Great Debate: the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The Federalists wanted to ratify the Constitution, the Anti-Federalists did not.
Why did the federalist and the anti Federalist disagree?
There were two sides to the Great Debate: the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The Federalists wanted to ratify the Constitution, the Anti-Federalists did not.
What two groups fought back forth about ratifying the constitution?
The Federalists, who were for the ratification of the Constitution, and the Anti-federalists, who were against the ratification.
Who are the opponents of the ratification of the constitution?
Anti-Federalists
What is the antonym for federalists?
anti-federalists.
Were James Monroe Patrick Henry and George Mason leaders of the federalists?
no they were leaders of the anti-federalists.
What were people called who didnt support ratification of the constitution?
The federalists supported the constitution but the anti federalists wanted to change/tweak the constitution.
What were the key conflicts at the constitution conventions and how were they solved?
The largest conflict over the Constitution, that between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, was about to begin. Federalists supported the Constitution and wished to see it ratified by the three-fifths of the states necessary, but the Anti-Federalists disapproved of the Constitution and feared the government outlined in it. After fiery debate, another compromise was established. Most Anti-Federalists feared the lack of a Bill of Rights securing individual liberties
What was not a significant difference between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists during the ratification debates?
Federalists were overwhelmingly northern; Anti-Federalists were overwhelmingly southern
What two political parties did the US begin with?
Federalists and Anti-Federalists were the first American political parties, formed around, respectively, their support of and opposition to the new Constitution.
Who pushed for the Bill of Rights?
Madison, the president
