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[–] antiplebbitor ago 

This will only be cool if you also post the Anti-Federalist Papers.

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[–] ffkhrocks [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Hadn't heard of the Anti-Federalist papers. But, history tends to be written by the victor so I suppose that makes sense. Link for the Anti-Federalist paper No.1 has been added to the post.

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[–] oowensby 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

The Constitutional Convention debates and the Anti-Federalist Papers

Papers, leaflets and discussions in the constitutional congress dealing with the same topics as Federalist Papers from another point of view

Introduction

In 1778 the states debated the merits of the proposed Constitution. Along with the Federalist Papers, the Anti-Federalist papers documented the political context in which the Constitution was born. The Federalist Papers defended the concept of a strong central government with their arguments in favor of the constitution. The Anti-Federalists saw in the constitution threats to rights and liberties so recently won from England. The authors did not only discuss the issues of the constitution, many general problems of politics were also put under debate; Should the members of the government be elected by direct vote of the people?, Does slavery have any place in a nation dedicated to liberty? etc.