Differences between Federalists and Antifederalists
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Political Alignments of State Senators by Wealth |
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Federalist |
Antifederalist |
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Wealthy |
82% |
18% |
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Well-to-do |
65% |
35% |
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Moderate Means |
42% |
58% |
Questions to Think About
1. Were state senators who supported the Constitution wealthier or poorer than opponents of the Constitution?
2. What conclusion might you draw about support for and opposition to the Constitution?
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Votes of Delegates to Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire Ratifying Conventions, by Occupation |
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Federalist |
Antifederalist |
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Merchants, manufacturers, doctors, lawyers, ministers, large landholders |
84% |
16% |
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Artisans, innkeepers, surveyors |
64% |
36% |
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Farmers |
46% |
54% |
Questions to Think About
1. Which occupational groups were most likely to support ratification of the Constitution?
2. Which occupational groups were least likely to support ratification?
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