Chapter 7
Chapter 7
Chapter 7
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XVII. Opposition and Ratification<br />
(1788)<br />
• Ratification require state conventions to<br />
attain legitimacy & bypass state<br />
legislatures<br />
• Extensive, heated debate; because many<br />
cannot vote, public protest part of debate<br />
• Federalists assert new structure ensure<br />
republic w/ virtuous leaders from “better<br />
sort”<br />
• Antifederalists stress Real Whig fears of<br />
centralized power; advocate strong states<br />
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