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Feb 2, 2023 · During his second term as governor of Massachusetts, in 1811, Elbridge Gerry, upset with the Federalist Party's outspoken opposition to President James Madison's foreign policy, approved a controversial redistricting plan designed to give the Republican Party an advantage in the state senatorial elections.
Aug 3, 2020 · Despite his notable role throughout the Convention and being one of three dissenters, Gerry would not lead the Massachusetts Anti-Federalists at the state ratifying convention.
Gerry supported the federalist economic policies of Alexander Hamilton. Anti-Federalist forces nominated Gerry for governor in 1788, but he was predictably defeated by the popular incumbent John Hancock.
Elbridge Gerry was actually one of those men, and it was to protect his own power, privilege, and patronage that he became an Anti-Federalist. He argued against the Constitution because he believed it would weaken his own power and influence in his state.
Oct 16, 2019 · Elbridge Gerry’s Objections (Letter to Massachusetts Legislature) GENTLEMEN, I have the honour to inclose, pursuant to my commission, the constitution proposed by the Federal Convention. To this system I give my dissent, and shall submit my objections to the honourable Legislature.
Sep 27, 2017 · Anti-Federalists in Massachusetts, Virginia and New York, three crucial states, made ratification of the Constitution contingent on a Bill of Rights. In Massachusetts, arguments between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists erupted in a physical brawl between Elbridge Gerry and Francis Dana.
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