STAAR Points 12

Question 0

opposed ratification of the Constitution, wanted more power for the individual states, afraid a strong central government would deny individual rights.

Answer 0

Anti-Federalists.

Question 1

supported a strong central government and ratification of the constitution.

Answer 1

Federalists.

Question 2

a series of articles written by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison supporting ratification of the constitution.

Answer 2

Federalist Papers.

Question 3

author of many of the Federalist Papers, first secretary of the Treasury, laid the foundation for the U.S. economy.

Answer 3

Alexander Hamilton.

Question 4

famous for his “give me liberty or give me death” speech during the Revolution, Anti-Federalist who opposed ratification because it limited states rights.

Answer 4

Patrick Henry.

Question 5

believed in to need to restrict government power, refused to ratify the Constitution until the Bill of Rights was added to protect individual rights.

Answer 5

George Mason.