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Ratifying the Constitution

This lesson explores the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, emphasizing the proper role of government and the contrasting viewpoints of Federalists and Anti-Federalists. It discusses the Constitutional Convention, the necessity for ratification by nine states, and the hesitation of influential states like Virginia and New York. The Federalist Papers, penned by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay, played a crucial role in addressing Anti-Federalist concerns. Ultimately, the promise of a Bill of Rights led to the successful ratification of the Constitution by all 13 states by 1790.

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Ratifying the Constitution

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  1. Ratifying the Constitution

  2. Focus Question What is the proper role of government?

  3. The Constitutional Convention • Met to amend the Articles • 55 delegates from 12 states. • Immediately decided to scrap the Articles for something new

  4. Ratification • Sent to special state conventions • Required 9 states for ratification • Certain states immediately approved the Constitution • Others required debate

  5. Division into two groups • Federalists v. Anti-Federalists • Federalists favored the Constitution • Anti-Federalists did not

  6. Federalists Had a Continental vision Often were well-traveled Former Army officers Promoted importance of the Central Government

  7. Anti-Federalists Felt government had too much power Took too much power from the states Violated principles of the Revolution Held no Bill of Rights

  8. Ratification Drive Hit a Snag Most favored Anti-Federalists Larger states were delaying ratification

  9. Federalist Papers 85 newspaper editorials Prepared by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay Answered Anti-Federalist arguments Swayed many

  10. Bill of Rights • Virginia and New York held out for a Bill of Rights • Virginia the largest state • New York the center for commerce • Federalists promised a Bill of Rights in 1789 • Satisfied both states • By 1790, all 13 states had ratified the Constitution

  11. ASSIGNMENT • Prepare a poster arguing over ratification of the Constitution • All posters must include • A title • A snappy slogan • An Illustration • Three arguments made to promote your view of ratification • Support for each of those arguments • Two ways your topic impacted the U.S. in the future.

  12. Summary Identify two ways to improve this lesson

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