Question

it is a harsh doctrine, that men grow wicked in proportion as they improve and enlighten their minds. experience has by no means justified us in the supposition (assuming/ guessing), that there is more virtue in one class of men than in another. look through the rich and the poor of the community; the learned and the ignorant. where does virtue predominate? the difference indeed consists, not in the quantity but kind of vices, which are incident to the various classes; and here the advantage of character belongs to the wealthy. their vices are probably more favorable to the prosperity of the state, than those of the indigent (poor and needy); and partake less of moral depravity (very bad behavior).

1. which anti - federalist concerns about the creation of a new constitution does mr. hamilton address in his statement?
2. choose one anti - federalist concern about the creation of a new constitution mr. hamilton addresses and summarize his response to the concern.
3. how do you think mr. smith and other anti - federalists may have responded to mr. hamiltons conclusions regarding anti - federalist concerns?
4. how much of an impact did the anti - federalist concerns regarding the creation of the new constitution have on the development of the united states constitution? provide 2 pieces of evidence to support your answer.

Explanation:

1. The text doesn't clearly show which Anti - Federalist concern Hamilton addresses. However, Anti - Federalists were worried about the power of the wealthy and well - educated in the new constitution. Hamilton seems to be discussing the nature of virtue and vice among different classes, which could relate to the fear that the wealthy would dominate.
2. If we assume the concern is about the influence of the wealthy, Hamilton's response is that while there are vices in all classes, the vices of the wealthy are more beneficial to the state's prosperity and less morally depraved.
3. Mr. Smith and other Anti - Federalists might have argued that Hamilton underestimates the potential for the wealthy to use their power for self - interest at the expense of the common people. They may have pointed out that the wealthy's vices, even if seemingly less morally depraved, could still lead to an unequal society.
4. Anti - Federalist concerns had a significant impact. Evidence 1: The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to address Anti - Federalist concerns about individual liberties being overlooked. Evidence 2: The Anti - Federalists' push for more state power led to a system of federalism with a balance of power between the states and the federal government.

Answer:

1. It's not clear from the given text which specific Anti - Federalist concern is addressed.
2. Concern: Influence of the wealthy. Response: Wealthy's vices are more beneficial to state prosperity and less morally depraved.
3. They might have argued that Hamilton underestimates the wealthy's self - interest and potential for creating an unequal society.
4. Significant impact. Evidence 1: Addition of the Bill of Rights. Evidence 2: Development of federalism to balance state and federal power.