They were led by bankers and merchants who wanted better opportunities for their businesses, particularly moving into other states. They also wanted protection against rebellions like Shays was against Massachusetts banks.
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The federalist paper supported it The anti-federalist papers opposed it
The Federalist favored ratification of the newly drafted Constitution. Those that opposed the United States Constitution were known as the Anti-Federalist.
it had features that prevented the abuses of government powers
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.
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The main reason was the need for a stronger Federal government.
The main reason was the need for a stronger Federal government.
The need for a stronger central government.
The need for a stronger central government.
The need for a stronger central government.
Ratification- Federalist Anti-ratification- anti-federalist
Alexander Hamilton is believed to have written 52 of the 85 Federalist essays supporting ratification of the Constitution. Historians believe some of the writing was a collaboration between Hamilton and Madison, but haven't specified which papers.
The Federalist Papers
Another name for the people that were for the ratification of the Constitution is Federalist. Those that opposed it were known as Anti-Federalist.
anti federalist
The federalist paper supported it The anti-federalist papers opposed it