Why did the Federalists draft a Bill of Rights?
[] The Federalists were concerned about small states being excluded from the national government.
[] The Federalists wanted to be sure the Constitution would be ratified and become the governing document of the U.S.
[] The Federalists knew the Constitution would not be ratified without a Bill of Rights included.
[] The Federalists wanted everyone to own property.
The correct answer is:
[] The Federalists wanted to be sure the Constitution would be ratified and become the governing document of the U.S.