Federalists vs Anti-Federalists

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What was the position of the group known as the Federalists?

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they supported the new Constitution

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What was the greatest concern of opponents to the Constitution (Anti-Federalists)?

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states giving up power to form a stronger government

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The series of essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay in support of the ratification of the Constitution.

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The Federalist Papers

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Who wrote 51 of the 85 essays published as The Federalist Papers?

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Alexander Hamilton

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supporters of the Constitution

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Federalists

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opponents of the Constitution

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Anti-Federalists

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James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, & John Jay

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Federalists

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Patrick Henry, George Mason, & Samuel Adams

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Anti-Federalists

Front

The Constitution fixes the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by creating a strong national government to unite the states. Who supports this view?

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Federalist

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the plan does not protect the rights of the people

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Anti-Federalist