Explore key debates relating to the ratification of the Constitution.

1. Explain the debate "indoors" in state ratifying conventions, and "out of doors" in the pamphlet debate between Federalists and Antifederalists.

2. Identify key areas of dispute between Federalists and Antifederalists.

3. Examine key issues in pivotal state ratification debates.

4. Explain why the adoption of a Bill of Rights was vital for the ratification of the Constitution.

5. Assess the purpose and significance ofThe Federalist.

The Ratification Debate

(A). The selections in the Essential Federalist and Essential Antifederalist, record the major points of the Federalist vs. Antifederalist debate.

(B). Select at least three Essential Federalist essays and three Essential Antifederalist essays. Identify one chief area of disagreement between Federalists and Antifederalists and evaluate which of their arguments was more persuasive based on Christian principles concerning rights, liberties, and the nature of government.