Federalists Vs. Antifederalists Red = Write
Think back… When the founders were creating our government, what were some of their fears?
Ratification of the Constitution Wasn’t as easy as you might think Some states didn’t want to sign
Split in two sides There were two teams during this decision Federalists Antifederalists
The Federalists Led by: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay Wanted: Strong central government for protection and crisis Checks and balances would keep it from too much power Strong executive branch with one leader
The Antifederalists Led by: Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry Feared/Wanted: National gov’t would be too powerful People would lose individual rights Wanted a “Bill of Rights”
The Federalist Papers Federalists wrote ‘The Federalist Papers” to convince others to agree Agreed to a Bill of Rights Antifederalists agreed, and…........ CONSTITUTION RATIFIED!!!!!!!!