24 Questions
Which of the following was a reason why some people opposed the ratification of the Constitution of 1789?
They believed it gave too much power to the federal government
What was one concern held by those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution of 1789?
They feared it would diminish the power of the individual states
Which group of people was most likely to oppose the ratification of the Constitution of 1789?
Small farmers
Which of the following was a major challenge of the Articles of Confederation?
Lack of centralized power
What was one consequence of the weak central government under the Articles of Confederation?
Difficulty in passing laws
Which of the following was a reason for the creation of the Constitution of 1789?
Inadequacy of the Articles of Confederation
According to Federalist Paper #10, what was one of the main dangers of factions?
They could lead to the oppression of minority groups
According to Federalist Paper #10, what was one of the ways to control the negative effects of factions?
Through the establishment of a large republic
According to Federalist Paper #10, what was one of the advantages of a large republic over a small republic?
It would better protect against the tyranny of the majority
According to Federalist Paper #10, what is one of the main purposes of the Constitution of 1789?
To establish a strong central government
According to Federalist Paper #10, what is one of the dangers of a pure democracy?
The majority can easily oppress the minority
According to Federalist Paper #10, what is one of the ways to prevent the harmful effects of factions?
By establishing a large republic
According to Federalist Paper #10, what is one of the main purposes of the Constitution of 1789?
To create a system of checks and balances
What was one concern held by those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution of 1789?
The lack of a Bill of Rights
According to Federalist Paper #10, what is one of the dangers of a pure democracy?
The tyranny of the majority
Who wrote Brutus 1?
John Jay
What is the main topic of Brutus 1?
The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
What is one of the main concerns raised by Brutus 1?
The absence of a strong central government
Which group of people was most likely to support the ratification of the Constitution of 1789?
Merchants
What was one of the main concerns raised by the Anti-Federalists?
The lack of a Bill of Rights
According to Federalist Paper #10, what is one of the advantages of a large republic over a small republic?
Greater representation of diverse interests
Which of the following historical influences informed the government established by the Constitution?
The Magna Carta
What was one of the main concerns raised by the Anti-Federalists regarding the government established by the Constitution?
The lack of a bill of rights
According to Federalist Paper #10, what is one of the ways to control the negative effects of factions?
By establishing a large republic
Test your knowledge on the reasons and concerns behind the opposition to the ratification of the Constitution of 1789. Discover the group of people who were most likely to oppose this important document in American history.
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