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What did the Federalists promise to add to the Constitution in order to win support for its ratification?

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Because the wanted guaranteed protection for certain basic liberties, such as freedom of speech an trial by jury.
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They wanted guaranteed protection for certain basic liberties, such as freedom of speech and trial by jury. A Bill of Rights was added in 1791. In part to gain the support of the Anti-Federalists, the Federalists promised to add a bill of rights if the Anti-Federalists would vote for the Constitution.

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