Federalists vs. AntiFederalists
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Leslie Shannon
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Open Ended
Why do you think the debate between Federalists and Anti-federalists was significant in shaping the United States Constitution?
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Drag and Drop
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Multiple Choice
Which term describes someone who interprets the Constitution strictly?
Loose Constructionalist
Strict Constructionalist
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are characteristics of Anti-Federalists?
Wanted a Bill of Rights to protect citizens
Supported ratifying the new Constitution
Wanted to fix the Articles of Confederation
Favored giving more power to the states
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Open Ended
Explain the main differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the Articles of Confederation and the new Constitution.
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Multiple Choice
Which group favored ratifying the new Constitution and giving more power to the national government?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Loose Constructionalists
Strict Constructionalists
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the interpretation of the Constitution?
Federalists interpret the Constitution strictly, Anti-Federalists interpret it loosely
Federalists interpret the Constitution loosely, Anti-Federalists interpret it strictly
Both Federalists and Anti-Federalists interpret the Constitution loosely
Both Federalists and Anti-Federalists interpret the Constitution strictly
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Multiple Choice
Based on the quotes provided, what is one major concern of the Anti-Federalists about a strong central government?
It would protect individual rights
It would be too expensive to maintain
It would be unable to defend the country
It would be too large to manage all affairs effectively
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Multiple Select
Which of the following individuals were prominent Federalists? Select all that apply.
Hamilton
Madison
Jay
Henry
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following individuals was NOT one of the authors of The Federalist Papers?
John Jay
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
George Mason
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Multiple Select
Which of the following were arguments made by Federalists in favor of ratification of the Constitution? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Current weaknesses must be fixed
A strong federal government is needed for economic prosperity
The Constitution should include a bill of rights
A strong federal government is needed to protect against internal and external threats
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FEDERALISTS | ANTI-FEDERALISTS |
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ALEXANDER HAMILTON | PATRICK HENRY |
JOHN ADAMS | GEORGE MASON |
JAMES MADISON | SAMUEL ADAMS |
JOHN JAY | THOMAS JEFFERSON |
GEORGE WASHINGTON | |
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Categorize
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Patrick Henry
George Mason
Samuel Adams
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
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Match
Which did the Federalists believe in and which did the Anti Federalists believe?
Federalists
Anti Federalists
Anti Federalists
Federalists
Supported the Constitution
Were against approving the Constitution
Wanted small local governments
Wanted to have a strong national republic
Supported the Constitution
Were against approving the Constitution
Wanted small local governments
Wanted to have a strong national republic
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Multiple Choice
What was the main disagreement between Federalists and Anti-federalists during the formation of the United States government?
Federalists wanted a strong central government, while Anti-federalists wanted more power for the states.
Federalists wanted independence from Britain, while Anti-federalists wanted to remain a colony.
Federalists supported the monarchy, while Anti-federalists supported democracy.
Federalists wanted to abolish slavery, while Anti-federalists wanted to keep it.
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