Staar Points 12

Question 0

Oppose 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 of the Constitution

Answer 1

Federalist

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 they foundation for the US economy

Answer 3

Alexander Hamilton

Question 4

Famous for his “give me liberty or give me death” speech during the revolution, anti-Federalist opposed ratification because it limited states 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