1. Video

2. Background
After the Constitution was written in 1787, it had to be ratified (approved) by 9 of the 13 states. This led to a debate between two groups: Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

3. T-Chart Against/Opposed the new Constitution
Federalists
(Alexander Hamilton & James Madison
Anti-Federalists
(Patrick Henry &
George Mason
Against/Opposed the new Constitution
Supported the new Constitution
Believed we needed a strong national government to protect us
Believed the Constitution created a federal government that was too strong- give more power to states
The new Constitution would not allow tyranny because it separated the powers of government
Feared the President would be too strong and use military to enforce laws
No need to add a Bill of Rights (freedom of speech etc.) because powers of government are limited
Wanted a Bill of Rights added to protect people from the government

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5. Double Bubble Think Map
On the thinking map below, compare and contrast the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.
Anti-
Federalists
Federalists