MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE NEW US GOVERNMENT
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expansion of slavery into the territories
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the wisdom of creating a two-house legislature
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division of power among different levels of government
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the issue of ratification of the new U.S. Constitution
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Detailed explanation-1: -They opposed the ratification of the Constitution because it gave more power to the federal government and less to the states, and because it did not ensure individual rights.
Detailed explanation-2: -A clash erupted over ratification, with the Anti-Federalists opposing the creation of a strong national government and rejecting ratification and the Federalists advocating a strong union and adoption of the Constitution.
Detailed explanation-3: -Those who supported the Constitution and a stronger national republic were known as Federalists. Those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution in favor of small localized government were known as Anti-Federalists.
Detailed explanation-4: -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. One of the major issues these two parties debated concerned the inclusion of the Bill of Rights.
Detailed explanation-5: -Federalists argued for counterbalancing branches of government. In light of charges that the Constitution created a strong national government, they were able to argue that the separation of powers among the three branches of government protected the rights of the people.