Welcome to HHUSH 10-02-13 Bellringer: Building a constitution is about compromise. What was the compromise that was made between pro-slavery and anti-slavery states? If one disagreed with slavery, why would he agree to this compromise?

Agenda Federalist v. Anti-Federalist Got Rights? Watch Federalism v. Anti-Federalism debates: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXmlp5PP2Ec Closer:

Controversy over Constitution Philadelphia Convention shocked many people Expected a revision of Articles of Confederation… not a NEW CONSTITUTION! Many were concerned that this FEDERALIST system gave too much power to the national government.

Thought Question: Why would some colonists be concerned about a powerful national government?

Federalism v. Anti-Federalism Supported strong national government (balance of powers between national (central) and state government) Opposed to having a strong national (central) government -To protect natural rights Constitution MUST create a separation of powers and checks and balances -To protect natural rights Constitution MUST include a Bill of Rights that gov’t must obey -Believe that large countries are ideal for creating a republic that avoids the “tyranny of the majority” -Fear national government will support the privileged minority and ignore the poor majority

Who were the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists Ex.) George Washington and James Madison Ex.) Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, Characteristics: Wealthy People with influence Urban people: merchants, skilled workers, laborers want improved trade Small/poor states that want more support Middle-Class/Poor people who fear tyranny of wealthy minorities Rural people: Fear taxes on their farms Large/established states that enjoy regulating their own economy

Ratification of New Constitution Ratification required 9 of 13 vote Compromise: Create a Federalist government that balances a strong national government and a strong state governments (balance of power) Include a Bill of Rights that national government MUST obey