1. what did southern slave holders in the early seventeenth century argue as a positive reason for the institution of slavery?

2. james madison argued in favor of a large republic. what was his main thesis of that argument?

3. what did anti-federalist fear the constitution was a path back to?

4. what did federalist argue was needed for a strong government, which was lacking in the articles of confederation?

5. what did alexander hamilton argue would protect people’s liberty and uphold the republican ideals of the revolution?

6. what did the constitution borrow from the enlightenment ideas of baron de montesquieu?

7. why did george mason refuse to sign the constitution?

8. what did edmund randolph promise anti-federalists to get them to ratify the constitution?

9. who’s support of the constitution was pivotal in the ratification debate?

10. what did patrick henry argue the constitution was going to do?