Federalist & Antifederalist

Which statement would a Federalist make?

• A. A bill of rights is necessary to protect our rights and liberties

• B. We will not ratify the constitution until a bill of rights is added!

• C. Having a strong central government will make the country more prosperous and stable

• D. The articles of confederation work just the way they are.

What was the purpose of adding the first ten amendments/bill of rights to the constitution?

• A. To protect the government

• B. To protect people's rights/liberties

• C. To protect tariffs

• D. All of the above

Farmers and land owners

• A. Patriot

• B. Antifederalist

• C. Federalist

• D. Loyalist

Federalist wanted a strong________

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• C. Central Government

• King

Federalist believed that a strong central government-

• A. Would protect citizens

• B. Would stabilize the banking system

• C. Would encourage the economy through agriculture

• D. Would be better than spreading the power among each of the states

College educated, wealthy, lawyers and clergy

• A. Federalist

• B. Patriot

• C. Antifederalist

• D. Loyalist

Opposed ratification of the constitution because they felt the national government was too strong. Required a bill of rights added for approval

• A. Federalist

• B. Patriots

• C. Loyalist

• D. Antifederalist