Federalists vs Anti-Federalists

What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?

• To argue against the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

• To support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

• To promote the Bill of Rights

• To discuss the Articles of Confederation

Who were the primary authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

• George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Samuel Adams

• John Hancock, Thomas Paine, and Richard Henry Lee

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists?

• The lack of a strong central government

• The potential for government tyranny and lack of individual rights

• The need for a national bank

• The expansion of the United States

Which document did the Anti-Federalists demand to be added to the Constitution?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

Which of the following was a concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the executive branch?

• It would be too weak to enforce laws

• It would become too powerful, like a monarchy

• It would not have enough power to defend the nation

• It would be unable to manage foreign affairs

Which of the following was a major argument of the Anti-Federalists?

• The Constitution provided too much power to the states

• The Constitution lacked a provision for a standing army

• The Constitution did not adequately protect individual liberties

• The Constitution was too difficult to amend

Which state was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution?

• Virginia

• New York

• Delaware

• Massachusetts

Who were the primary leaders of the Anti-Federalists?

• Alexander Hamilton
• Patrick Henry, George Mason, Richard Henry Lee, Samuel Adams

• James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson

What were the Federalists afraid of?

• The Federalists were afraid of foreign invasion.
• The Federalists were afraid of economic prosperity.
• The Federalists were afraid of technological advancements.
• The Federalists were afraid of mob rule and instability.

What was the name of the papers written to support the Constitution?

• Lubbock Avalanche Journal

• Federalist Papers

• Anti-Federalist Papers

• Pentagon Papers