The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was organized to resolve the problems of governance of the United States which had been operating under the Articles of Confederation since its independence from Great Britain. Fifty-five state delegates attended the convention to address these issues. The delegates consisted of Federalists who wanted a strong central government to maintain order and were primarily wealthier merchants and plantation owners and Anti-Federalists who were farmers, merchants, and local politicians who feared losing their power and believed that more power should be given to the states. The Constitutional Convention addressed the issue of the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists. The debates, arguments, and compromises between those who supported a strong central government and those who favored more power for the states resulted in the creation of the United States Constitution which granted specific powers to the government and later, to the Bill of Rights which protected rights. states and individuals. A battle between Federalists and Anti-Federalists broke out over the creation of a national bank. Since the newly amended Constitution gave the government the power to lay and collect taxes and create national trade policy, Alexander Hamilton's opinion on the constitutionality of an act establishing a bank was that the bank would give the government a means of regulating foreign trade. country and act as a tax custodian. Opponents argued that the constitution did not give the government the power to establish a bank and was therefore unconstitutional. Hamilton argued that, since it was not specifically prohibited by the Constitution, that establishing a ba...... middle of paper ......section of the Constitution on the grounds that a government A strong federal government would abuse its power and lead to corruption. . They used the pseudonyms "Brutus" and "A Federal Farmer" to remain anonymous. The Federalists won the ratification battle, but the Anti-Federalists succeeded in passing the Bill of Rights in 1791. The debates, arguments, and final compromises reached during and after the Constitutional Convention of 1787 resulted in the creation of the Constitution of the United States. and the Bill of Rights that have governed our great nation for over 200 years. But the debates and arguments between those who favor strong government and those who favor more power for the states did not end with the ratification of the Constitution. They have continued over the years and can be seen in the health care controversy currently being debated..