Understanding Federalists vs Anti-Federalists

What was the main question debated by the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

• How to divide land among the states

• Whether state power or federal power should be stronger

• How to create a new currency

• Whether to continue using the Articles of Confederation

Why did some delegates refuse to sign the new U.S. Constitution?

• They wanted more power for the federal government

• They believed it would lead to another monarchy

• They were not invited to the signing

• They wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation

Which states were initially opposed to the ratification of the Constitution?

• Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey

• Virginia, New York, and Massachusetts

• Georgia, Connecticut, and South Carolina

• Maryland, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island

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

• It did not allow for a national army

• It lacked a Bill of Rights

• It did not mention taxes

• It was too short

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

• To argue against the ratification of the Constitution

• To support the ratification of the Constitution

• To propose a new form of government

• To list grievances against the King of England

Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, and Patrick Henry

• John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Thomas Paine

What pseudonym did the authors of the Federalist Papers use?

• Brutus

• Publius

• Sentinel

• Cato

How did the Anti-Federalists express their concerns about the Constitution?

• Through public speeches

• By writing essays under pseudonyms

• By organizing protests

• By refusing to attend meetings

What was the main argument of the Federalists against the need for a Bill of Rights?

• The Constitution already limited government power

• It would make the Constitution too long

• It was too difficult to agree on the rights

• The states already had their own rights

Which state’s ratification was crucial due to the promise of a Bill of Rights?

• New Hampshire

• Massachusetts

• Rhode Island

• Delaware