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Question

(4 points)
Supported the Constitution; believed it created a more stable Union; Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
First government; Congress could negotiate treaties and declare war; no executive branch
Agreement that decided how many representatives large and small states would send to Congress
Against the Constitution; believed it needed a bill of rights; Patrick Henry and George Mason
Articles of ConfederationGreat CompromiseFederalistAnti-Federalist

Answer 1

Here are the correct matches for each description:

1. Supported the Constitution; believed it created a more stable Union; Alexander Hamilton and James Madison - Federalist

2. First government; Congress could negotiate treaties and declare war; no executive branch - Articles of Confederation

3. Agreement that decided how many representatives large and small states would send to Congress - Great Compromise

4. Against the Constitution; believed it needed a bill of rights; Patrick Henry and George Mason - Anti-Federalist