Federalists vs. Jeffersonian Republicans
The Birth of American Politics
Directions: The following are quotes of early leaders of our nation. For each…
1.
Decide whether this person was a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist. (Circle it!)
Why?
2.
Assess the quote, do you agree or disagree? Why?
1. “A strong Federal Government is necessary for the preservation of
liberty…”
Federalist / Jeffersonian Republican
Why?
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Do you agree or disagree? Why?
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2. “The sovereign power of the states should be upheld at all cost.”
Federalist / Jeffersonian Republican
Why?
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Do you agree or disagree? Why?
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3. “Whatever it says in the Constitution is the law of the land. If it doesn’t
appear in the Constitution, it isn’t the law.”
Federalist / Jeffersonian Republican
Why?
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Do you agree or disagree? Why?
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4. “The future of the United States lies in business and manufacturing, not in
farming.”
Federalist / Jeffersonian Republican
Why?
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Federalists vs. Jeffersonian Republicans
The Birth of American Politics
Do you agree or disagree? Why?
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5. “It doesn’t matter what we interpret the Constitution to say. It matters what
the framers of our government intended it to say…”
Federalist / Jeffersonian Republican
Why?
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Do you agree or disagree? Why?
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6. “The heart of America has been and will always be in agriculture…”
Federalist / Jeffersonian Republican
Why?
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Do you agree or disagree? Why?
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7. “The wealthy upper-class know what is best for our country.”
Federalist / Jeffersonian Republican
Why?
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Do you agree or disagree? Why?
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8. “A small, efficient government is best in a democratic system.”
Federalist / Jeffersonian Republican
Why?
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Do you agree or disagree? Why?
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