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Federalists Vs. Antifederalists
Red = Write
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Think back… When the founders were creating our government, what were some of their fears?
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Ratification of the Constitution
Wasn’t as easy as you might think Some states didn’t want to sign
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Split in two sides There were two teams during this decision
Federalists Antifederalists
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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
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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”
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The Federalist Papers Federalists wrote ‘The Federalist Papers” to convince others to agree Agreed to a Bill of Rights Antifederalists agreed, and… CONSTITUTION RATIFIED!!!!!!!!
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