Preamble, Bill of RIghts, Feds vs Anti Feds+ Whiskey Rebellion Flashcards
What is the purpose of the preamble?
To set the purpose for what the Constitution is.
What is the purpose of the bill of rights?
To make sure civil rights/basic rights of the people are ensured.
Who were the Federalists?
People who were for the Constitution and promised a Bill of Rights for the people.
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
People who were against the Constitution, and agreed to it if there was a Bill of Rights.
What challenge did the Whiskey Rebellion provide to the New government?
People were protesting and rebelling against a new law, and refusing to obey and pay the tax, so the new government had to enforce their laws and navigate how to handle the issue.