1. DO NOW
What arguments did Federalists make about ratifying the Constitution? How about Antifederalists?

2. 204: The Federalist papers
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204: The Federalist papers

3. ARTICLE 4 (CONSITITUION)

4. Federalists v. Anti Federalists
Federalists supported a strong federal gov
Anti-Federalists supported a weak federal gov

5. Federalists Supported Constitution
Checks & balances and separation of power protect against tyranny
Need strong fed gov for trade, $$$, and defense
Bill of Rights unnecessary since gov’s power already limited
Alexander Hamilton

6. ANTI-FEDERALISTS Supported A.o.C.
Nation too large & diverse for one fed gov.
Fed gov. too far from most communities
States would lose freedom
Bill of Rights needed
Thomas Jefferson

7. The Federalist Papers (p.

8. Summarize James Madison’s argument IN FAVOR OF the Constitution
Summarize James Madison’s argument IN FAVOR OF the Constitution. Cite two pieces of specific evidence.