Federalists and Antifederalists Flashcard

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Who were the Federalists?

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Supporters of a strong central government and the ratification of the United States Constitution.

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Who were the Antifederalists?

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Opponents of the Constitution

Front

Which series of essays were written by the Federalists to promote the ratification of the Constitution?

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The Federalist Papers

Front

Who was one of the main authors of the Federalist Papers?

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Alexander Hamilton

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Who was one of the main opponents of the Federalists and a key figure in the Antifederalist movement?

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

Which state was the last to ratify the Constitution?

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Rhode Island

Front

Which founding father was a prominent Federalist and the first Secretary of the Treasury?

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Alexander Hamilton

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Which founding father was a prominent Antifederalist and the third President of the United States?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What was the main concern of the Antifederalists regarding the Constitution?

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lack of a Bill of Rights