1. SSCG:3a Day 15
Explain the main ideas over ratification
EQ: Compare and contrast the debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
HW.
1. VIPES
2. Study the debates over ratifying the Constitution be prepared for a
quiz tomorrow
3. 3rd period study all your terms from Chapter 2
Angenda:
3rd 2nd&4th
1. watch interview watch interview
2. notes notes
3. finish movie finish movie
4. packets discussion

2. The Federalist Papers
a series arguing for the ratification of the United States Constitution
Papers were published under the pseudonym Pubulis
Written by John Jay, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton
is among the most highly regarded of all American political writings

3. John Jay/Alexander Hamilton
Jay did not attend the Constitutional Convention
Jay wrote 5 of the essays (2-5, and 64)
Concerned with the "dangers from foreign force and influence“
Hamilton 51 of 85 of the essays 1, 6–9, 11–13, 15–17, 21–36, 59–61, and 65–85
Hamilton supported the electoral college and 3/5 compromise

4. Federalist #10 Written by James Madison
Wrote #10, 14, 37–58, and 62–63
Warning against factions and special interest groups that may be against the rights of others
Madison took ideas from Hobbes about strong central government
Thought that the states would act as factions
He wanted to control factions
Argued a small group or the minority could have unfair influence on issues that affect the majority

5. Federalist #51 Madison addressed a system of checks and balances
How these checks and balances will provide for the separation of powers by the three branches of government
"Ambition must be made to counteract ambition."

6. Anti-Federalists

7. Anti-Federalist’s Concerns
written under pseudonyms, such as "Brutus", "Centinel", and "Federal Farmer".
opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government
position of president might evolve into a monarchy.
give state governments more authority
objected to the federal court system
Would not ratify unless there were a bill of rights

8. Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, James Madison
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
Compare and Contrast Chart
SSCG:3a
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, James Madison
Believed in a strong national Government; would protect the rights of the people
Wanted ratification of the Constitution
Believed Bill of Rights was unnecessary
Wanted to replace the Articles of Confederation
Constitution would protect the liberties of all citizens
Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams
Believed in a weaker national government
States should retain more power
Wanted a Bill of Rights included in the Constitution
Did not agree with the ratification process