Question

What were some reasons why people approved of the constitution?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. A person who favored the constitution because its provided for a strong national government. They believed a strong central authority was necessary to defend the nation and keep it united.

2. Those citizen who favored the Constitution come to be called Federalist. Federalist wanted a strong federal government.

3. They feared the new national government would be too powerful and thus threaten individual liberties.

4. People who opposed to the ratification of the Constitution were called the Anti-Federalist.