Federalists and Anti-Federalists Overview

The video discusses the Constitutional Convention of 1787, highlighting the creation of a new constitution by bypassing the Articles of Confederation. It explains the emergence of two groups: Federalists, who supported a strong central government, and Anti-Federalists, who favored state rights and feared loss of liberties. The ratification process required 9 out of 13 states' approval, leading to the addition of the Bill of Rights to address Anti-Federalist concerns. The video concludes with the political evolution of these groups into the Federalist Party and Democratic-Republicans.

What was the main focus of the class discussed in the video?

• The history of the American Revolution

• The importance of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists

• The role of the President

• The impact of the Civil War

What significant action did the delegates take during the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• They amended the Articles of Confederation

• They bypassed the Articles of Confederation

• They dissolved the federal government

• They declared independence from Britain

Who was the only Federalist president mentioned in the video?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

What was a key argument made by the Federalists in support of the new Constitution?

• A smaller republic with limited central power

• A large republic with a stronger central government

• A monarchy with centralized power

• Complete state autonomy

Which group was concerned about the protection of liberties and state interests?

• Republicans

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Whigs

Who among the following was NOT mentioned as an Anti-Federalist?

• Samuel Adams

• George Mason

• Patrick Henry

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new federal government?

• It would be too weak

• It would take away individual rights

• It would not have enough power to tax

• It would be too democratic

What was added to the Constitution to address the concerns of the Anti-Federalists?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

What political party did the Federalist Party eventually evolve into?

• The Republican Party

• The Green Party

• The Democratic Party

• The Whigs

What did the Anti-Federalists later become known as?

• Jeffersonian Republicans

• Libertarians

• Federalists

• Whigs