Welcome to HHUSH
10-02-13
Bellringer:
Building a constitution is
about compromise. What was the
compromise that was made between
pro-slavery and anti-slavery states?
If one disagreed with slavery, why
would he agree to this compromise?
Agenda
Federalist
v. Anti-Federalist
Got Rights?
Watch Federalism v. Anti-Federalism
debates:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX
mlp5PP2Ec
Closer:
Controversy over Constitution
Philadelphia
people
Expected
Convention shocked many
a revision of Articles of
Confederation… not a NEW
CONSTITUTION!
Many were concerned that this
FEDERALIST system gave too much
power to the national government.
Thought Question:
Why would some colonists be
concerned about a powerful
national government?
Federalism v. Anti-Federalism
Supported strong national
government (balance of powers
between national (central) and
state government)
Opposed to having a strong
national (central) government
-To protect natural rights
Constitution MUST create a
separation of powers and checks
and balances
-To protect natural rights
Constitution MUST include a Bill of
Rights that gov’t must obey
-Believe that large countries are
ideal for creating a republic that
avoids the “tyranny of the
majority”
-Fear national government will
support the privileged minority and
ignore the poor majority
Who were the Federalists
and the Anti-Federalists
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Ex.) George Washington and James
Madison
Ex.) Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams,
Characteristics:
Wealthy People with influence
Urban people: merchants, skilled
workers, laborers want improved
trade
Small/poor states that want more
support
Characteristics:
Middle-Class/Poor people who fear
tyranny of wealthy minorities
Rural people: Fear taxes on their
farms
Large/established states that
enjoy regulating their own economy
Ratification of New
Constitution
Ratification required
Compromise:
Create
9 of 13 vote
a Federalist government that
balances a strong national government
and a strong state governments (balance
of power)
Include a Bill of Rights that national
government MUST obey