WorksheetsFederalist v Antifederalists
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 15mins
This group supported the Constitution as it was written.
Federalists
Antifederalists
This group wanted a Bill of Rights added to protect the rights of the people
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
This group supported strong central (national) government
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
This group supported stronger state governments
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
The Federalists and Anti-Federalists argued about
The passage of the Northwest Ordinance
Going to war against Britain
Whether or not to declare independence
Ratification of the Constitution
Which group feared that the president might behave like a king?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Place the events in order from earliest to most recent:
US declares independence
Articles of Confederation government
The Constitution is written
Debate over ratification
The Constitution takes effect
What was the main purpose of the Bill of Rights according to James Madison?
To grant new powers to the government
To prevent the government from taking away natural rights from people
To establish the federal banking system
To declare independence from England
Who insisted we needed a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties?
Anti-Federalist
Federalist
Who would say this?
"A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly."
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
