WorksheetsFederalists and Republicans
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
The Federalists believed...
The Articles were better than the constitution
In a strict interpretation of the Constitution
They shouldn't sign the Constitution
In a loose interpretation of the Constitution
The Federalists believed...
people are basically selfish
people are basically wise
people can govern themselves
the state should have more power than the federal government
The Federalists believed..
George Washington was an ineffective leader
the wealthy and well educated should make decisions
a public-spirited dictator should make decisions
all people should participate in making decisions
The federalists believed and Alien and Sedition Acts
was proof that the nation needed a bank
were against their 1st Amendment
helped to stop the Whiskey Rebellion
were constitutional
What did the Federalist believe the ideal economy should be based on?
bit coin
agriculture/farming
big business and manufacturing
technology
Who did the Federalists want the US to ally with?
Britain
France
Spain
Scotland
The Federalists believed states rights were
the only way to stay united
a great idea
necessary and proper
limited
The Federalists believed the Whiskey Rebellion..
was an example of what is best about the United States
required a strong force to stop
was necessary and proper
would sort itself out
The Federalists believed nullification
was necessary and proper
was constitutional
would lead to chaos and disunion
was part of the agreement of joining the union
The Republicans (Anit-federalists) believed
in a loose interpretation of the Constitution
in a strict interpretation of the Constitution
they shouldn't sign the Constitution
the Articles of Confederation were enough
The Anti Federalists (Republicans) believed...
people are basically selfish
people are basically wise
people cannot govern themselves
the States should have less power than the Federal government
The Anti-federalists (Republicans) believed the Alien and Sedition Acts...
were against the 1st Amendment
were constitutional
was proof that a national bank was not needed
helped stop the Whiskey Rebellion.
The Republicans ideal economy was based on...
agriculture/farming
big business and manufactoring
lemonade stands
technology
The Republicans (Anti-federalists) wanted the United States to ally with...
Britain
France
Spain
Ottoman Empire
The Republicans believed States' Rights were...
a horrible idea
the only was to stay united
elastic
part of the agreement of joining the Union.
The Anti-federalists (Republicans) believed the Whiskey Rebellion...
was an example of people exercising liberty like in the DOI
required a strong force to stop
should be celebrated
was an embarrassment
The Alien Acts required Aliens/Immigrants...
to live in the US 14 years before they could vote
to join the military
to live west of the Appalachian Mountains
to vote for Republicans
Nullification means...
A state can make unconstitutional laws
The Federal government can choose not to follow a state law
A state can choose not to follow a federal law
The Federal government can make unconstitutional laws.
In his Farewell Address Washington advised the people of of the United States to
not divide into political parties
enter into as many foreign alliances as possible
make stricter gun control laws
divide yourselves by geography
Why did the Federalists not support the French Revolution?
They French were going to start a dictatorship
The French never helped the United States in the revolutionary war
They feared the French people would not form a strong stable government
No particular reason
