Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

Presented by: Blaine, Rachel, Bailey and Chris

Anti-Federalists Anti-Federalism refers to a movement that

opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government and which later opposed the ratification of the Constitution of 1787

Anti-Federalists Continued. . . Anti-Federalists worried,

among other things, that the position of president, then a novelty, might evolve into a monarchy.  

Patrick Henry wrote a book entitled The Anti-Federalist Papers, which was a detailed explanation  of America in the Anti-Federalist's eyes

Anti-Federalist Views Opposed the new Constitution Were against having a strong central government Feared government would serve interests of

privileged minority Feared central government would ignore rights of

majority Said a single government could not manage the

affairs of such a large country The Constitution lacked any protection for

individual rights

Who were the Anti-Federalists? The Anti-Federalists were a diverse

group of people who opposed ratification of the Constitution. Although less well organized than the Federalists, they also had an impressive group of leaders who were especially prominent in state politics.

  The most powerful objection raised

by the Anti federalists, however, hinged on the lack of protection for individual liberties in the Constitution. 

  They were small farmers, debtors,

and people who resented those who wanted and obtained  power.

 

Famous Anti-Federalists -Patrick Henry -George Mason -Samuel Adams -James Winthrop -James Monroe

Anti-Federalist Movement With the passage of the Constitution and

the Bill of Rights, the Anti-Federalist movement was exhausted. It was succeeded by the more broadly based Anti-Administration Party, which opposed the fiscal and foreign policies of U.S. President George Washington.

Federalists Federalist:

someone in favor of a strong national government

In favor of ratifying the constitution

Federalist Arguments The Articles of Confederation:

Gave states too much power Made central government week Kept government from functioning

Federalist Arguments Continued. . . The New Constitution

gave national government the power needed to function effectively

still protected the rights and power of the individual states

even published articles The Federalist Papers trying to convince the American people

Federalist Papers These documents will

provide all the reasons to support the new plan of government described in the U.S. Constitution, and responses to each of the criticisms of the plan

Also influenced anyone on the fence

Who Were Federalists? Tended to be substancial individuals Benefited the rich so they were in favor

Key Federalist People James Madison Alexander Hamilton John Jay John Hancock

Reasons Why People Sided With Federalists

Blacks should be allowed equal rights Strong Federal Government Mixed manufacturing and industry economy Loose interpretation of constitution Tariff Act 1789 Washington sided with Federalists Benefited the Rich Needed to get out of debt

Great Compromise http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=SsjfSoaW4tc