Federalists and Anti-Federalists 1st Political Parties
Federalists Attended Philadelphia Convention James Madison Alexander Hamilton Later George Washington and Thomas Jefferson Stressed the weakness of the Articles
Federalists (cont.) Believed the difficulties facing the Republic could only be overcome by the Constitution
Anti-Federalists Opposed the ratification of the Constitution Patrick Henry Richard Henry Lee John Hancock Samuel Adams Attacked every part of the document
Anti-Federalists (cont.) Objected to the ratification process Felt the denial of the states to print their own money was wrong Against the increased power of the Central Government (feared tyranny)
Anti-Federalists (cont.) The document also lacked a Bill of Rights (protection of individual rights)