HIST 2055 : History Study Guide For Exam 2 Terms
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Annapolis convention: was a meeting of 12 delegates from 5 states (new jersey, new york, Virginia, pennsylvania, and delaware) that called for a constitutional convention. Meeting was called to remedy the barriers that limited trade or commerce under the articles of. However, the states agreed that there were not enough states represented to come to an agreement. They called for a report which led to the philadelphia convention of 1787. Anti-federalists: people who did not want to ratify the constitution. It gave too much power to the national government, 2. The executive branch held too much power, 4. Congress had too much power because of necessary and. All three branches wield equal power so no overruling, 3. Since all rights can"t be listed, don"t list any at all. Wanted a central government at the expense of state power. Federalists: people who did want to ratify the constitution. Answers the anti-federalists complaints and argued that 1.
