Transcript feds v anti-feds lesson

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After the
Constitution
was written in
1787, it had to
be ratified
(approved) by
9 of the 13
states. This led
to a debate
between two
groups:
Federalists and
AntiFederalists.
Background
T-Chart
Federalists
(Alexander Hamilton &
James Madison
Supported the new Constitution
Believed we needed a strong
national government to protect
us
The new Constitution would not
allow tyranny because it separated
the powers of government
No need to add a Bill of Rights
(freedom of speech etc.)
because powers of
government are limited
Anti-Federalists
(Patrick Henry &
George Mason
Against/Opposed the new
Constitution
Believed the Constitution created
a federal government that was too
strong- give more power to states
Feared the President would be
too strong and use military to
enforce laws
Wanted a Bill of Rights added
to protect people from the
government
Share Responses
Double Bubble Think Map
On the thinking map below, compare and contrast the
Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.
Federalists
AntiFederalists