Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Flashcards

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What was the main issue debated between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

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Whether the proposed Constitution should be ratified and what kind of government the U.S. should have.

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How many states needed to approve the Constitution for it to take effect?

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At least nine out of the thirteen states.

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Who were the key leaders of the Federalists?

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Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay.

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What was the purpose of The Federalist Papers?

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To explain and defend the principles of the Constitution and persuade the public to support ratification.

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Why did the Federalists support a strong central government?

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They believed it was necessary to unify the country, maintain order, and protect national interests.

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Who were the key leaders of the Anti-Federalists?

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Patrick Henry and George Mason.

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Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose the Constitution?

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They feared a strong central government would lead to tyranny and weaken state sovereignty.

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What did the Anti-Federalists want to add to the Constitution?

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A Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties from government overreach.

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What major concession did the Federalists make to gain support for the Constitution?

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The addition of the Bill of Rights, which guaranteed key freedoms such as speech, religion, and due process.

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How does the Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist debate still impact the U.S. today?

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It continues to influence discussions on federal vs. state power and individual rights vs. government authority.

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