Staar Points 12

Question 0

Opposed (against) ratification of the constitution, wanted more power for the individual states, afraid a strong central government would deny individual rights

Answer 0

Anti-federalist

Question 1

Supported a strong central government and ratification (approval) of the constitution

Answer 1

Federalist a

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 the dates rights

Answer 4

Patrick Henry

Question 5

Believed in the 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