Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Overview

The video discusses the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, highlighting the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the subsequent Constitutional Convention. It explains the ratification process, requiring approval from nine out of thirteen states, and the debates between Federalists, who supported a strong national government, and Anti-Federalists, who feared it would infringe on states' rights. The resolution included adding the Bill of Rights to address Anti-Federalists' concerns, ensuring protection of individual freedoms.

What was the main reason for the creation of a new government after the Articles of Confederation?

• The Articles allowed for too much central power.

• The Articles did not allow for a national army.

• The Articles created a weak national government.

• The Articles were never officially adopted.

How many states needed to approve the Constitution for it to be ratified?

• 7 out of 13

• 9 out of 13

• 13 out of 13

• 11 out of 13

What was a key belief of the Federalists regarding the national government?

• It should be strong but limited by checks and balances.

• It should be weaker than state governments.

• It should have no power over the states.

• It should have absolute power over the states.

Which group was concerned about the lack of a Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

• Monarchists

• Confederates

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

What were the Anti-Federalists particularly worried about?

• The states having too much power.

• The absence of a national currency.

• The national government having too much power.

• The lack of a national army.

Which rights were the Anti-Federalists concerned about protecting?

• Right to education and right to healthcare

• Freedom of speech, press, religion, and trial by jury

• Right to property and right to vote

• Right to bear arms and right to privacy

What was the outcome of the debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

• A new convention was called.

• The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution.

• The Articles of Confederation were reinstated.

• The Constitution was rejected.

By what year were the first 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, added to the Constitution?

• 1812

• 1787

• 1791

• 1801

What did the Federalists agree to add to the Constitution to satisfy the Anti-Federalists?

• A national bank

• A new set of Articles

• A Bill of Rights

• A stronger national government

What is the collective name for the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights