Federalists and Anti-Federalists Debate
Learning Objective
I can compare the arguments of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
Lesson Flow
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Constitutional Convention: Federalists v. Anti-Federalists
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The Federalist Papers, consisting of 85 essays, were written to explain the Constitution and encourage ratification.
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Anti-Federalists like Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and Samuel Adams feared the Constitution made the federal government too strong.
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The promise of a Bill of Rights, which would guarantee citizens' rights, was crucial to gaining Anti-Federalist support for the Constitution.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“What was one key argument made by the Federalists in favor of the new Constitution, and what was one key argument made by the Anti-Federalists against the new Constitution?”
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