Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist

Federalists and Anti-Federalists

Read and analyze the two primary documents dealing with the question of the new constitution and answer the questions below. Review Federalist Paper No. 10: https://guides.loc.gov/federalist-papers/text-1-10#s-lg-box-wrapper-25493273

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Brutus I : https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/brutus-i/

Write your summary of what Madison is writing about.

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Analyze the arguments Madison gives for ratifying the new constitution. What counter arguments does he anticipate against getting rid of the Articles of Confederation?

Write your own summary of what Brutus is writing about.

Analyze the arguments Brutus has against the passage of a new constitution. Why does he believe this is such an important issues?

Support or argue against Madison’s proposal based on what you know about the articles of confederation. Make a clear argument, explain your reasoning, and provide a piece of evidence to support your reasoning.