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 | 1. Federalist papers are favored the Constitution and was led by many of the Founders. Their support typically came from merchants and others in the cities and coastal regions. | |
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| 2. And the antifederalist papers opposed the new Constitution and drew much of their support from the inland farmers and laborers, who feared a strong national government. They also criticized the Constitution for being drafted in secret. | |
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| 3. The ferderalist papers claimed that only a strong national government could protect the nation from enemies abroad and solve the countrys internal problems. | |
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| 4. Yes but, the argument of the Antifelderalist papers revolved around the Constitution not having a bill of rights. Patrick Henry was one of the strongest advocates for a Bill of Rights to protect citizens' rights. | |
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| 5. The federalistts promised a bill of rights. The Federalists won in a close vote in Virginia on June 25, 1788. | |
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| 6. Ah, so that's how the national debate over the Constitution was framed between Federalists and Antiferdalists. | |
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