Which side do you agree with more? People work harder in order to support themselves. We should not increase taxes for the rich because they give people more jobs. A traditional marriage is between a man and a woman. We should help people who need financial assistance. We should tax the rich. People should have the freedom to marry anyone regardless of their gender and sexuality.
Why did political parties emerge (come about) in the 1790s? Disagreements Political How should we run the government? Social Differences between the wealthy and the “common people” Economic Who/how should we control money?
Activity Work with a partner to fill in the T-chart outlining the views of both political parties’ sides.
Federalists Anti-Federalists Which of the early parties would you have joined? Why?
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Alexander Hamilton Anti-Federalists Thomas Jefferson “The reason for a strong central government are simple: for the defense of all the states; to keep peace from problems outside and inside the country; to control trade with other nations and between the states; to organize our relationship with other countries… These powers should exist without any limits on power because you just never know what emergencies the nation is going to face. I also believe we need to make one bank that belongs to the United States of America. This bank will deal with all financial issues.” “Let me mention what I don’t like about the constitution. First the constitution must have a Bill of Rights that includes freedom of religion, freedom of the press, protection against permanent armies, and a guarantee of trial by jury. Let me add that a Bill of Rights is what the people are guaranteed under any type of government on earth, and that no government can refuse to give them. As for the money issue, there should be many banks owned by different people, not just one bank owned by the government.”
The Bill of Rights First Amendment: freedom of speech, press, religion, right to assemble (come together), petition Second Amendment: bear arms (carry guns) Third Amendment: no quartering of troops Fourth Amendment: reasonable search Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth Amendment: protects the rights of the accused Ninth Amendment: the people have more rights than those listed in the Constitution Tenth: Amendment: powers not listed in the Constitution are given to the states Why might the Anti-Federalists want this added to the Constitution?
Activity With your partner, decide which political party you support. In the box, make a poster explaining if you would ratify the Constitution or not according to your party (Federalist or Anti-Federalist). Include at least TWO key words from today’s lesson. *Be sure to look over the rubric below before constructing your poster.*
Rubric EXCELLENT Uses relevant information in the poster that demonstrates a clear and detailed understanding of Federalists/Anti-Federalists (ex: descriptions, visuals, comparisons) Uses at least two key words Product is creative, accurate, and complete GOOD Uses relevant information in the poster that demonstrates an understanding of Federalists/Anti-Federalists (ex: descriptions, visuals, comparisons) Product is complete and creative SATISFACTORY Uses supporting details that are relevant, but limited, general, or inconsistent in the poster about Federalists/Anti-Federalists Uses one key word and/or two key words, but does not display a clear understanding of the definition Product is complete
The Future? What would a FEDERALIST leader be like? What would an ANTI FEDERALIST leader be like?