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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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?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Republicans
Democrats
2. What document did the Federalists support for ratification?
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
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.
True
False
6. Anti-Federalists generally favored stronger state governments.
True
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.
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