Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

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Opposed (against) 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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Wanted the states to have more power than the national government-

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Anti-federalist

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The oldest and wisest delegate to the Constitutional Convention. Also the biggest talker!

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James Madison

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Opposed constitution until the Bill of Rights were included

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Anti-federalist

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Believed that checks and balances would keep the rights of the people safe-

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Federalist

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Included Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams. What group do they belong to?

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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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Supported by farmers and smaller rural/farm communities, believed in local/state power

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Anti-federalist