Unit 2 review

What was the point of the Federalist Papers?

• To convince people that the constitution was bad

• To convince people that the constitution was good

• To convince people that Britain needed to be dealt with

• To convince people that the Articles of confederation needed to be reinstated

This group supported having a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution.

• Federalist

• Anti-federalist

They thought the states should have more power than a national (federal) government.

• Federalist

• Anti-federalist

This group was in favor of a strong central government to protect the nation.

• Anti-Federalists

• Patriots

• Federalists

Who may have said this? A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.

• Anti-Federalist

• Federalist

Who may have said this? I would like a strong central (Federal) government.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Who may have said this? I would like a weak central (Federal) Government.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

What was a belief of the Anti-Federalists?

• states should have more power than the federal government

• a strong federal government

• one single president ruling the country

Who wanted to ratify (pass) the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

What was the compromise the Anti-Federalists agreed to in order to ratify the Constitution?

• Bill of Rights

• Shay's Rebellion

• Declaration of Independence

• English Bill of Rights