Federalist vs. anti-federalist (jan 1, 1788 – jan 1, 1788)

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There were debates over the ratification of the constitution.

Federalists: supported the constitution. Federalist papers: written by federalists and were written to support and encourage the ratification of the constitution.

Anti-Federalists: were against the constitution. They feared a strong government (traumatized by Britain).

Antii-federalists only agreed to ratify the constitution because the bill of rights were added

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