Create a propaganda poster as a Federalist or Anti-Federalist
During the Constitutional Convention two groups of people developed – those who were for the Constitution
and those who were against the Constitution. These people, Federalists and Anti-Federalists, Each had their
reasons for the way they felt; both sides were justified.
 Task: Pick a side; Federalist or Anti-Federalist; create a propaganda poster which convinces the other
side to join your own side (Federalists convince Anti-Federalists that the constitution is a good idea;
Anti-Federalists, convince Federalists that the Constitution is a bad idea); bring them to your side using
information gathered from the close reading article, any additional research conducted and
background knowledge. What makes the Constitution good and why do you support it? Or what is
wrong with the Constitution and why don’t you support it?
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Size: 8 ½ x 11, standard sheet of paper – No bigger, no smaller…IT MUST BE TURNED IN WITH THIS
SHEET AND HAVE NOTHING ON THE BACK (after grading, I will give back to you to glue to page 68 in
your Interactive Notebook)
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Must be colored – must have words – must represent the time period – must represent the sentiments
of the Federalists or the Anti-Federalists – must be a call to ratify or destroy the Constitution.
Due Date: __________________________________________
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Content
Specifics
Is it accurate? Does it follow the instructions above?
Does it pick a side; Federalist or Anti-Federalist? Is it
convincing? Does it use research to support the cause?
What makes the Constitution good or bad?
Maximum: 75 points
Is it colored? Is it on the correct size of paper? Does it use
words? Does it have proper grammar? Is everything
spelled correctly? Do the colors make sense for the time
period? Did you put effort into it?
Maximum: 25 points
Points: ______________
Points: _______________
Federalist v Anti-Federalist research/resources:
Notes for this project should be taken on pages 66 and 67 of your Interactive Notebook
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Federalist v. Anti-Federalist close reading article
Discovery Education (prehistory-present book)
o Chapter 4.2
o Explore Tab – pg 5 and 6
Google: Federalist v. Anti-Federalist
What is propaganda?
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political
cause or point of view.
***You must use propaganda techniques in your poster – if you’re not sure how to do this, google it for
examples or ask 3 then me.