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What would have happened if the Anti-federalists had been successful?
The Constitution might have been redone, increasing the powers of the states. How this would have worked out is conjecture, but having a loose confederation of autonomous states would have made a national system of laws and standards almost impossible to establish.
Was George Clinton a federalists or anti-federalists?
George Clinton was actually a democratic republican which is the opposite party from fedralists, so he was more antifederalist. He worked with Thomas Jefferson
How did the new nation respond to independence?
The new nation responded to independence by establishing a republican form of government and adopting a constitution. They also worked to build a strong central government, secure international recognition, and resolve issues such as debt and territorial disputes. Additionally, they focused on economic development, expanding westward, and fostering a sense of national identity and unity.
What the main reasons the constitution has worked well for so many years?
our constitution has worked so well because everyone has followed the basic procedures and rules
What argument did federalists have about the Bill of Rights?
There are a couple of important perspectives when discussing the Bill of Rights in reference to the Federalists (Washington/Hamilton/Jay/Madison, et al.) and the anti-Federalists (George Mason, Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, George Clinton, et al.). Thomas Jefferson was in Paris the whole time the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights were considered, though he ended up leading the anti-Federalist party within a couple of years of his return to the States.Back in 1776 when the states declared independence, they each set up a state constitution and most included a bill of rights. The anti-Federalists were anti-U.S. Constitution because they believed in strong state's rights and a weak central government...therefore the Articles of Confederation were sufficient to their ends. In part, the lack of a Bill of Rights was a reason to delay ratification of the U.S. Constitution. They were trying to call for a second Constitutional Convention before any ratification could proceed.The Federalists had their hands full in trying to get the U.S. Constitution ratified, so they felt the Constitution should be ratified and then amend it with a bill of rights. The two big states leaders in Virginia and New York were determined to defeat the Constitution. Another Federalist position was: All rights not defined in the Constitution then remain with the states and the people. They were concerned that if you start naming these rights, then it worked in reverse - that you would only have the rights that were listed...it was solved when Amendment #9 was added: The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Also, Amendment #10 was included: The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.This addressed the concerns of the Federalists and the anti-Federalists. It was adopted by the U.S. Congress in 1789 and sent to the states for ratification which was ratified by the states in 1791.
What party formed to oppose the Constitution?
the Anti Federalists opposed the constitution and worked for their state not to ratify it. Their famous leaders were Patrick Henry and George Mason
How did the federalists attempt to assure ratification of the constitution?
Early American history saw the federalists working hard to ratify the document that would lay the foundation for the young country. The federalists worked hard and gave enough speeches to convince all of the original colonies to say yes to the new Constitution of the United States.
What would have happened if the Anti-federalists had been successful?
The Constitution might have been redone, increasing the powers of the states. How this would have worked out is conjecture, but having a loose confederation of autonomous states would have made a national system of laws and standards almost impossible to establish.
How did the Federalists Papers play an essential role in the ratification of the Constitution?
The Federalist Papers played an essential role in the ratification of the constitution because they promoted its ratification to states like the New York Legislature that did not want to ratify it. It worked.
Was George Clinton a federalists or anti-federalists?
George Clinton was actually a democratic republican which is the opposite party from fedralists, so he was more antifederalist. He worked with Thomas Jefferson
What was one of the reasons that the anti federalists were opposed to the constitution?
Anti-Federalists hated the Constitution for two main reasons:1- They felt it gave too much power to the national government and not enough to the states and the people.2-They felt that the Constitution did not defend individual rights of the people (free speech, press, etc..).The second belief became the reason for the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights.
How well has the US Constitution worked since its establishment?
obviously it has worked well as it is the constitution with the longest tenure of its kind in the world. we are still a union, therefore, the constitution continues to be successful
How did the new nation respond to independence?
The new nation responded to independence by establishing a republican form of government and adopting a constitution. They also worked to build a strong central government, secure international recognition, and resolve issues such as debt and territorial disputes. Additionally, they focused on economic development, expanding westward, and fostering a sense of national identity and unity.
Did James Madison write the entire Constitution?
No. The constitution was an effort of 55 men who worked and comprised on the items in it. Madison took the notes on the convention and through his efforts we know what happened and how it happened, but he did NOT write it.
What the main reasons the constitution has worked well for so many years?
our constitution has worked so well because everyone has followed the basic procedures and rules
Did Samuel Witwer worked against the passage of the Constitution?
NO
What argument did federalists have about the Bill of Rights?
There are a couple of important perspectives when discussing the Bill of Rights in reference to the Federalists (Washington/Hamilton/Jay/Madison, et al.) and the anti-Federalists (George Mason, Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, George Clinton, et al.). Thomas Jefferson was in Paris the whole time the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights were considered, though he ended up leading the anti-Federalist party within a couple of years of his return to the States.Back in 1776 when the states declared independence, they each set up a state constitution and most included a bill of rights. The anti-Federalists were anti-U.S. Constitution because they believed in strong state's rights and a weak central government...therefore the Articles of Confederation were sufficient to their ends. In part, the lack of a Bill of Rights was a reason to delay ratification of the U.S. Constitution. They were trying to call for a second Constitutional Convention before any ratification could proceed.The Federalists had their hands full in trying to get the U.S. Constitution ratified, so they felt the Constitution should be ratified and then amend it with a bill of rights. The two big states leaders in Virginia and New York were determined to defeat the Constitution. Another Federalist position was: All rights not defined in the Constitution then remain with the states and the people. They were concerned that if you start naming these rights, then it worked in reverse - that you would only have the rights that were listed...it was solved when Amendment #9 was added: The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Also, Amendment #10 was included: The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.This addressed the concerns of the Federalists and the anti-Federalists. It was adopted by the U.S. Congress in 1789 and sent to the states for ratification which was ratified by the states in 1791.
