1. Welcome to HHUSH
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?

2. Agenda Federalist v. Anti-Federalist Got Rights?
Watch Federalism v. Anti-Federalism debates:
Closer:

3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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