Federalists & Antifederalists

This group supported the Constitution as it was written.

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

This group wanted a Bill of Rights added to protect the rights of the people

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

This group supported strong central (national) government

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

This group supported stronger state governments

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Who said this quote - "Your only remedy is such a national government as will make the country respectable; such a supreme government as can boldly meet the supremacy of proud and self-interested nations."

• A Federalist

• An Anti-Federalist

Who said this quote - “When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”

• A Federalist

• An Anti-Federalist

The Federalists and Anti-Federalists argued about

• The passage of the Northwest Ordinance

• Going to war against Britain

• Whether or not to declare independence

• Ratification of the Constitution

Which group believed - we must start with a fresh document, fixing the Articles of Confederation isn’t enough.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Which group feared that the president might behave like a king?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

The Federalist Papers were 85 essays written by:

• James Madison

• John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Mason