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Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

Explore the key differences and arguments between Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the founding of the United States.

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D2.His.1.6-8. Evaluate the relevance of a source by considering its origin, point of view, purpose, and context.

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Social StudiesHistoryU.S. HistoryFederalistsAnti-FederalistsConstitution
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Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge about the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

1. Which group supported a strong central government?

a

Federalists

b

Anti-Federalists

c

Republicans

d

Democrats

2. What document did the Federalists support for ratification?

a

Articles of Confederation

b

Declaration of Independence

c

U.S. Constitution

d

Bill of Rights

3. The Anti-Federalists were concerned that the new Constitution did not include a   to protect individual liberties.

4.   was a prominent Federalist who wrote many of the Federalist Papers.

5. The Federalists believed a large republic would prevent any single faction from gaining too much power.

T

True

F

False

6. Anti-Federalists generally favored stronger state governments.

T

True

F

False

Match the individual with their political leaning during the Constitutional debate.

7. Alexander Hamilton

 

a. Anti-Federalist

8. George Mason

 

b. Federalist

9. In your own words, explain one main difference between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.