1. The Fight for the Constitution
Federalists
Vs.
Anti-Federalists

2. The Finished Constitution
Needs to be ratified (approved) by the states
Need 9 of 13 states to ratify it

3. Fight for Ratification
Federalists
In favor of the new Constitution
Wrote the Federalist Papers
Anti-Federalists
Against the Constitution
Too much power to central government
No Bill of Rights

4. Wrote under name “Publius”.

5. Wrote under the names “Brutus”, “Cato” and “Federal Farmer”.
Anti-Federalists

7. Excerpt 1
According to Hamilton, what does the Constitution accomplish? Do you agree with him? Why or why not?
Discuss & be prepared to share.

8. Excerpt 2
Describe the tone of the passage. Why do you believe the Anti-Federalists had this tone?
Discuss and be prepared to share.

9. Excerpts 3-8
Complete the chart with your group on the three issues listed using these excerpts.
Give the main arguments on both sides for each issue.
Mark which side you agree with & explain why.

10. Excerpt 9
What does this quote tell us about the plight of the Anti-Federalists?
Discuss and be ready to share.

11. Exit Ticket
On the back of your chart, respond to the final question – answer completely & use examples to support your argument.

12. Take a moment and reflect….
Do the Anti-Federalists care more about protecting individual rights or promoting the common good?
Do the Federalists care more about protecting individual rights or promoting the common good?

13. Individual Rights
The Anti-Federalists were more concerned with protecting the rights of the individual people and states, then promoting the pubic good as a whole.

14. Common Good
The Federalists were more concerned with promoting the common good of everyone then protecting individual rights