The proposed new Constitution refers to the document that was drafted in 1787 and eventually ratified in 1788, becoming the supreme law of the United States. It established the structure of the federal government and outlined its powers and limitations.
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Federalists: Supporters of the proposed new Constitution who believed in a strong central government. They argued that it would provide stability and protect individual rights.
Anti-Federalists: Opponents of the proposed new Constitution who were concerned about giving too much power to a central government. They wanted to ensure that individual liberties were protected.
Ratification: The process by which an agreement or law is formally approved. In this context, it refers to the approval of the proposed new Constitution by each state's ratifying convention.