By the time the state ratifying conventions started meeting, two distinct camps had formed: those who supported the Constitution called __________, and those who opposed the Constitution, who became known as __________.

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The two camps that formed around the ratification of the U.S. Constitution were the Federalists, who supported the Constitution, and the Antifederalists, who opposed it. The Federalists advocated for a strong central government, while the Antifederalists were concerned about the potential for government overreach and the lack of a Bill of Rights.

By the Time the State Ratifying Conventions Started Meeting, Two