history part 3

Bill of Rights

first 10 amendments to the Constitution

anti-Federalist

opponent of the Constitution who wanted a weak central government

persuade New York to support the Constitution

The Federalist was written to:

faction

special interest group

Federalist

supporter of the Constitution who favored a strong central government

destroy individual liberty

Anti-Federalists opposed the Constitution because they believed it would:

there was no need for them

The main argument against the Bill of RIghts was that:

they would protect the people from a tyrannical government

The main argument in support of the Bill of Rights was that:

add amendments to protect citizens' rights

To secure ratification of the Constitution, the Federalists promised to:

ratify

approve