Federalist And Antifederalist

Federalist vs. AntifederalistThe Fight for the Constitution Begins

We have a

constitution now but the states

have to ratify

Good luck with that. Those fools can’t agree

on anything.

Warm Up

Warm Up• List and define the three compromises

that shaped our new government.

• How did each one affect the nation?

• What has to happen now that the Constitution has been written and sent to Congress?

• What problems do you see arising?

Objectives

Objectives• Recognize the arguments of the

Federalists and the Antifederalists

• Write a strongly worded article to a publication of those who share your opinions on the new Constitution

Main Idea

Main Idea• Although approved by the

Convention, arguments soon rose between two factions: the Federalists against the Antifederalists.

I. The Federalists

I. The Federalists• A. Federalist: someone in favor of

a strong federal (national, central) government

I. The Federalists• A. Federalist: someone in favor of

a strong federal (national, central) government

• B. Someone in favor of ratifying the Constitution

II. Federalist Arguments

II. Federalist ArgumentsA. The Articles of Confederation...


• gave states too much power



•made central government weak



•made central government weak

•kept government from functioning

II. Federalist Arguments

II. Federalist ArgumentsB. The new Constitution...


• gave national government the power needed to function effectively



• still protected the rights and power of the individual states



• still protected the rights and power of the individual states

• even published articles The Federalist Papers trying to convince the American people

III. Antifederalist

III. Antifederalist A. The new Constitution...


• gave the national government too much power



• left the states no power




• gave the President too much power




• gave the President too much power

• HAD NO BILL OF RIGHTS

Activity

Activity• You have been asked to submit an

article in the latest addition of the “Federalist Papers” and the lesser known “Antifederalist Papers”

• Write a 5-7 sentence article based upon your position

• If you finish early, work on your essay

Wrap Up

Wrap Up• What is a compromise?

• Discuss the impact of the following compromises

• The Great Compromise

• The Three-fifths Compromise

• The Slave Trade Compromise

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