The Ratification Debate

Question 1

The word “federal” is the same as the word “national.”

Revolt · Accepted Answer

false

Question 2

The Federalists believed no army was necessary in times of peace.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

false

Question 3

The Federalists believed that a strong central government was important for the growth of the United States.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

true

Question 4

Use the quotation to answer the question.According to the quote, what would happen if the new Constitution was passed?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The American people would lose their rights and freedoms.

Question 5

Based on what you’ve learned so far, why was ratification of the Constitution in danger?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Many Southern states were unhappy with the Three-Fifths Compromise.; Some Northern states were worried about giving the government so much power.

Question 6

This cartoon shows the thirteen states as pillars that hold America together.What is the cartoon’s message about ratification?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The country will not survive unless all thirteen states ratify the Constitution.

The Ratification Debate Answers