How did the promise of a Bill of Rights affect the ratification debate?
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Correct answer: It helped persuade some critics to accept the Constitution
Federalists promised that amendments protecting individual liberties would be considered after ratification. This compromise helped win support from moderate Anti-Federalists and eased fears about centralized power.
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