Ratification Debates

Ratification Debates: Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists


When comparing and contrasting Anti-Federalist views on the ratification of the United States Constitution with those of the Federalists, there is the relationship that represents their views upon principles, problems, and solutions, which really looks at which side best reflects or departs from the original principles set forth for the Declaration of Independence. It can be argued that the two sides are very different in their distinct views, with each group believing that its views are the right ones.
The debate raged on between the Anti-Federalists and the Federalists as to what ratification should be brought out with regard to the Constitution. This period of conflict lasted from the moment the first draft was written in 1787 until such ratification was imposed in 1789. As a result, this was a time of intense debate between the Anti-Federalists and the Federalists. There were papers that were written from both sides r...