To gain ratification of the Constitution,the Federalists promised that adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution would be the first order of business once the new Congress met.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The promise to add a Bill of Rights was a key factor in gaining support for the Constitution from Anti-Federalists who were concerned about protecting individual rights. The first Congress did indeed prioritize adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution, and it was ratified in 1791.

To Gain Ratification of the Constitution,the Federalists Promised That Adding