Federalists and Anti-Federalists Debate
Grade 11th Grade · Social Studies · 50 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can compare the arguments of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
Warm-Up Video
Mineola Creative Content · 5:45
Constitutional Convention: Federalists v. Anti-Federalists
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Federalist Papers, consisting of 85 essays, were written to explain the Constitution and encourage ratification.
- 2
Anti-Federalists like Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and Samuel Adams feared the Constitution made the federal government too strong.
- 3
The promise of a Bill of Rights, which would guarantee citizens' rights, was crucial to gaining Anti-Federalist support for the Constitution.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“What was one key argument made by the Federalists in favor of the new Constitution, and what was one key argument made by the Anti-Federalists against the new Constitution?”
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