federalist and antifederalist
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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
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...
II. Federalist ArgumentsA. The Articles of Confederation...
• gave states too much power
II. Federalist ArgumentsA. The Articles of Confederation...
• gave states too much power
•made central government weak
II. Federalist ArgumentsA. The Articles of Confederation...
• gave states too much power
•made central government weak
•kept government from functioning
II. Federalist Arguments
II. Federalist ArgumentsB. The new Constitution...
II. Federalist ArgumentsB. The new Constitution...
• gave national government the power needed to function effectively
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
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
• even published articles The Federalist Papers trying to convince the American people
III. Antifederalist
III. Antifederalist A. The new Constitution...
III. Antifederalist A. The new Constitution...
• gave the national government too much power
III. Antifederalist A. The new Constitution...
• gave the national government too much power
• left the states no power
III. Antifederalist A. The new Constitution...
• gave the national government too much power
• left the states no power
• gave the President too much power
III. Antifederalist A. The new Constitution...
• gave the national government too much power
• left the states no 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