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The Declaration was written primerally by Thomas Jefferson and solidified America's choice to become free from the British Empire. Fifty-six congressional delegates sign the declaration. Congress decided to print a copy of the Document and send it to England.
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Written with the intention of being America's government. Had many weaknesses and a new constitution was to be created.
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New constitution began to take shape. Federalists were in full support of a constitution and tried to convince the states to ratify. Anti-federalists argued that a bill of rights was necessary, however the federalists argued it would limit the people's rights instead of protect them. They gave in and the bill of rights was added.
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James Madison writes the Federalist papers to support their position on the new constitution. Federalist 51 explains the importance of checks and balances.
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All 13 Collonies Agree to radify the constitution. Anti-Federalists agreed only if a bill of rights would be added.
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The time period where the Federalist Party were mosly involved. John Adams (federalist) is president March 4, 1797 to March 4, 1801.
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Federalists promise Bill of Rights would be added. First ten amendments added to the constitution. Amendments went into effect Dec 1791
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Federalists begin to decline, they existed in some parts of New England area. However without strong heads they ceased to exist.
