Analyze the impact of the Great Debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
A. James Madison realized he would need to create an entirely new Constitution for the nation.
B. The Constitution would never work effectively because people disagreed on what it should contain.
C. Americans recognized that the Constitution was a document that could be modified when necessary.
D. Americans permanently divided into two factions, even after the Constitution was ratified.
C. Americans recognized that the Constitution was a document that could be modified when necessary.
The Great Debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists led to a compromise that resulted in the creation of the Bill of Rights, which guaranteed individual rights and addressed the concerns of the Anti-Federalists. This compromise highlighted the flexibility of the Constitution and the ability for it to be amended as needed. The Great Debate ultimately solidified the idea that the Constitution was a living document that could be adapted to meet the changing needs and beliefs of society.