PPT-Federalists and Anti-Federalists

Whats the difference Enter the Time Machine The year is 1787 The Revolutionary War is over and the United States of America is now on its own to decide how to rule itself Being a new country isnt easy. The Never Ending Debate. The Ratification Process. The drafting of the new United States Constitution was only the beginning of the process to make it the law of the land. In order for this to happen, at least nine of the thirteen states would have to ratify the Constitution. The debate over ratification would split the political leaders of the time. People who supported ratification of the Constitution were Federalists, and those who opposed the new Constitution were Anti-Federalists. The debate over ratification of the Constitution would take place on the pages of the many newspapers and pamphlets that circulated in the country.. Federalists Debate . Who were the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?. Anti-Federalists: . People who opposed ratifying the Constitution . George Mason, Edmond Randolph, and Elbridge Gerry. Each had attended the Philadelphia Convention but refused to sign the Constitution. I. Federalists and Anti Federalists. Constitution. . 1. Based on Federalism. 2. System of government where power is shared . btwn. federal and state government. I. Federalists and Anti Federalists. End of the . Constitutional Convention. Ended Sept. 17, 1787 – . only . 39 men of 55 ultimately signed the . Constitution. Under . the Articles of Confederation, . all 13 states had to agree, . Under the Constitution, . Terms to add to your . vocab. rings. Ratify . – formally approving something (The rat says yea!). Bill of Rights - . the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, establishing rights and protections for American citizens. Those who supported ratification, which created a stronger government, called themselves Federalists.. This lesson describes the arguments and strategies Federalists used to win support for the Constitution.. What type of government did they prefer?. Constitutional Convention meets in 1787 to draft a new constitution . Biggest Debate. Representation! . populous states wanted proportional representation. , and . The Constitutional Convention. Standards 8-2.4 & Standard 8-3 (2011). Who did SC send as delegates?. Henry Laurens. Charles Pinckney. What did SC support?. Establishing a stronger national government in a new constitution. Federalists vs. Anti Federalists. Federalists. : . . Supporters of the New Constitution – wanted stronger national government. James Madison. Alexander Hamilton. John Jay. Anti-Federalists:. . Opposed ratification of the new Constitution . and the . Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the . Constitution and . inclusion of a bill of rights.. Fed Up. Debating the Constitution . Constitutional Convention . The intended purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to . Alexander Hamilton. James Madison. John Jay. Federalists. Publius. Prominent Anti-federalists. Cato’s Letters. Brutus. Centinel. Federal Farmer. Patrick Henry. Patrick Henry. Active leader during the Revolution who demanded that the British “give me liberty, or give me death!" . . . Remember HW is due Tomorrow. NO BELL RINGER QUESTION…Instead…. 1) Take out a blank sheet of paper and make four boxes (paper box). 2) Write your name, date, period.. 3) Title . your paper . The Declaration of Independence. Articles of Confederation. Constitution. Bill of Rights. The Declaration of Independence . The Declaration of Independence . The Basics:. Contents of the Declaration. Who were the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?. Anti-Federalists: . People who opposed ratifying the Constitution . George Mason, Edmond Randolph, and Elbridge Gerry. Each had attended the Philadelphia Convention but refused to sign the Constitution.