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6. Why did the Federalists have more support than the Antifederalists? The Federalists were state politicians who built alliances across state lines. The Federalists had support from people like Patrick Henry and John Hancock. The Federalists wanted a bill of rights to be added to the Constitution. The Federalists were better organized and had more experience.
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Correct answers: 1 and 4.
- The Federalists built alliances across state lines (they were better connected nationally and used networks and newspapers like the Federalist Papers to coordinate support).
- The Federalists were better organized and had more experience (prominent, experienced leaders, control of many newspapers and urban/commercial interests).
Why the others are wrong:
- Patrick Henry and John Hancock were opponents (Antifederalists), not Federalist supporters.
- Wanting a Bill of Rights was an Antifederalist demand; Federalists initially argued it wasn’t necessary (though they later agreed to add one).
- The Federalists built alliances across state lines (they were better connected nationally and used networks and newspapers like the Federalist Papers to coordinate support).
- The Federalists were better organized and had more experience (prominent, experienced leaders, control of many newspapers and urban/commercial interests).
Why the others are wrong:
- Patrick Henry and John Hancock were opponents (Antifederalists), not Federalist supporters.
- Wanting a Bill of Rights was an Antifederalist demand; Federalists initially argued it wasn’t necessary (though they later agreed to add one).
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