Question

question 2

which group advocated for the bill of rights to be added before agreeing to ratify the u.s. constitution?

minutemen
republicans
anti-federalists
federalists

question 3

what was the main political reason a bill of rights was added to the constitution?

to ensure ratification of the constitution by all the states
to protect against the tyranny of the people
to add the virginia declaration of rights to the constitution
to persuade james madison to approve of the constitution

Explanation:

Identify the group advocating for the Bill of Rights

The Anti-Federalists feared a strong central government and demanded a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties before agreeing to ratify the Constitution.

Determine the political reason for adding the Bill of Rights

To secure ratification from key states where Anti-Federalist opposition was strong, Federalists agreed to add a Bill of Rights once the new government convened.

Answer:

Question 2

• (A) Minutemen
• (B) Republicans
• (C) Anti-Federalists (Correct answer)
• (D) Federalists

Question 3

• (A) To ensure ratification of the Constitution by all the states (Correct answer)
• (B) To protect against the tyranny of the people
• (C) To add the Virginia Declaration of Rights to the Constitution
• (D) To persuade James Madison to approve of the Constitution