Federalists vs. AntiFederalists

Open Ended

Why do you think the debate between Federalists and Anti-federalists was significant in shaping the United States Constitution?

Drag and Drop

The process of formally approving a plan or agreement is called ___.

Placeholder

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

ratification

Confirmation

Amending

Multiple Choice

Which term describes someone who interprets the Constitution strictly?

• Loose Constructionalist

• Strict Constructionalist

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

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

Open Ended

Explain the main differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the Articles of Confederation and the new Constitution.

Multiple Choice

Which group favored ratifying the new Constitution and giving more power to the national government?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Loose Constructionalists

• Strict Constructionalists

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

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

Multiple Select

Which of the following individuals were prominent Federalists? Select all that apply.

• Hamilton

• Madison

• Jay

• Henry

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

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

​FEDERALISTS	​ANTI-FEDERALISTS
​ALEXANDER HAMILTON	​PATRICK HENRY
​JOHN ADAMS	​GEORGE MASON
​JAMES MADISON	​SAMUEL ADAMS
​JOHN JAY	​THOMAS JEFFERSON
​GEORGE WASHINGTON	​

Categorize

Options (9)

James Madison

Alexander Hamilton

John Jay

Patrick Henry

George Mason

Samuel Adams

George Washington

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

Organize these options into the right categories

Federalists

Anti-Federalists

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

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.