which of the following was a major factor leading to the ratification of the constitution? a. the anti-federalists persuaded the population to support it. b.george washington convinced the delegates from virginia to support it. c.the letters from the federal farmer were published and strongly influenced public support. d.founders, writing under the name "publius," wrote the federalist papers to sway public opinion in its favor.   

A major factor leading to the ratification of the Constitution is that the Founders, writing under the name "Publius" wrote the Federalist Papers to sway public opinion in its favour. Federalist Paper was a collection of articles and essays written by federalist authors: James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay.

Further Explanation:

Article VII of US Constitution states that before the Constitution is formed or it becomes the law the document needs to be ratified by 9 of the 13 states. The question of ratification divided the citizens into two groups Federalist and Anti-Federalist. The Federalist is in support of the ratification of the constitution. They were elite members are Industrialists, Well-Educated Landowners.They believed that a strong government is required for national defence and economic growth. The government could regulate trade, impose tariffs and have powers to collect taxes, building of roads. The opponents to ratification are called an Anti-Federalist.They believed that instead of the federal government state legislature will protect their freedom. Some of the Anti-Federalists is PatrickHenry, Smith. They distrusted the elite and believed that the federal government will only favour the rich. They believe that the centralisation of power will lead to the political aristocracy. They thought that agriculture would suffer a lot. They wanted that people should govern themselves

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Answer Details:

Grade: High School

Subject: Political Science

Keywords: Article VII, 9 of 13 states, national defence, economic growth, Patrick Henry, political aristocracy.

so, colonists did not want to pay any taxes.  

colonists did not consider themselves british citizens.  

colonists felt no sense of obligation to britain.  

colonists objected to violations of their natural rights. are the answer choices?