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 understanding of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
The signing of the U.S. Constitution.
1. Which group supported the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
Republicans
Democrats
2. What was a primary concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?
Too much power for state governments
Lack of a strong national army
Absence of a Bill of Rights
The President having too little power
3. The Federalists argued for a strong central to ensure stability and unity.
4. Anti-Federalists feared that a powerful national government would infringe upon the rights of .
5. James Madison was a prominent Anti-Federalist.
True
False
6. The Federalist Papers were a series of essays written to persuade states to ratify the Constitution.
True
False
Match each individual with their political alignment during the Constitutional debate.
7. Alexander Hamilton
a. Anti-Federalist
8. Patrick Henry
b. Federalist
9. John Jay
10. Briefly explain one key difference in ideology between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.
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