Federalists vs Antifederalists

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Opposed the development of a strong federal government

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Anti-Federalist

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Wanted a stronger national government

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Federalist

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Mostly lived in rural areas

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Anti-federalist

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Mostly lived in urban areas

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Federalist

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Opposed Constitution until the Bill of Rights were included

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Anti-federalist

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Proposed and supported the Constitution

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Federalist

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Included Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams

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Anti-federalist

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Included Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, John Jay, John Adams

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Federalist

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Economy dominated by farmers and smaller rural communities, believed in local power

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Anti-federalist

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Economy dominated by big business interests and wanted government to help regulate the economy

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Federalist