The Ratification Debate

Question 1

Identify each statement as true or false.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The word “federal” is the same as the word “national.”: false; The Federalists believed no army was necessary in times of peace.: false; The Federalists believed that a strong central government was important for the growth of the United States.: true

Question 2

Read the text, and then answer the question.Which sentence best restates Madison’s argument?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A stable government is necessary for the health of the country and its people.

Question 3

Question 3

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Federalists; Anti-Federalists

Question 4

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 5

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.

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