How or Why?

Hamilton and Burr were writing letters to each other Hamilton insulted Burr, and Burr demanded an apology

Annapolis convention conference of state delegated as Annapolis, call to consider fundamental changes Virginia plan proposal calling for a national leg in which the states would be represented based on population Great compromise plan proposed by roger Sherman, bicameral legislature, Federalist supporters of the constitution who favored its ratification Felt the articles of confederation had to be abandoned Sought to curb the power of the states Initially saw no need for a bill of rights Believed a large republic would be best

Federalism sharing of powers between the national government and the states Antifederalists opponenets of the constitution Though the government had too much power Merchants, artisans, businessmen in cities Attacked the constitution as a danger to the individual liberties and local independence they believed the revolution had been fought Felt the articles needed to be amended Felt the power of states should be paramount Saw the absence of a bill of rights

Bill of rights was added, anti-federalists accept constitution