Federalists v. Anti-Federalists
12.11.13
SWBAT to support the Federalist or
Anti-Federalist point of view by
participating in a mini-debate.
Materials
• NB
• Pencil
• Index card
Homework
• Write a reflection paragraph
in your NB about today’s
debates. Was there
something you wanted to
say that you didn’t get a
chance to? Was there
something someone said
that you agree/disagree
with? How did you think it
would have felt to be a
delegate debating these
topics?
Do Now
• What are the three branches of government?
• What is the job of each branch?
Federalist v. Anti-Federalist
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Complete the Venn Diagram in your
NB:
Write the word that fits with the
correct category:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Feared a strong central government
Thought the Constitution was enough
to protect citizens’ rights.
Agreed to the Bill of Rights as a
compromise.
Worried a list of rights might be seen
as the ONLY rights people had.
Thought the Constitution needed a list
of protected rights.
Opposed the Constitution as is.
Believed citizens had rights that
should be protected.
Wanted the Constitution to be
approved as is.
Believed in American independence
and freedom.
Choose a side
• On an index card:
Are you a federalist or an Anti-Federalist?
What does it mean to be a Federalist or an
Anti- Federalist?
Why are you a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist?
Have 3 facts to support your opinion
Topics
A. Feared a strong central government
B. Thought the Constitution was enough to protect citizens’
rights.
C. Agreed to the Bill of Rights as a compromise.
D. Worried a list of rights might be seen as the ONLY rights
people had.
E. Thought the Constitution needed a list of protected rights.
F. Opposed the Constitution as is.
G. Believed citizens had rights that should be protected.
H. Wanted the Constitution to be approved as is.
I. Believed in American independence and freedom.