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Which group wanted a strong central government?
Which group wanted a strong central government?
What was the main purpose of the 'Federalist Papers'?
What was the main purpose of the 'Federalist Papers'?
Who were the Antifederalists and what did they want?
Who were the Antifederalists and what did they want?
Study Notes
Federalist and Antifederalist Views
- The Federalists, a group led by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, wanted a strong central government.
- The main purpose of the 'Federalist Papers' was to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution by arguing that a strong central government would provide stability and security.
- The Antifederalists, a group opposed to the Federalists, wanted a decentralized government with more power given to the states and a weaker central authority.
- They feared that a strong central government would lead to tyranny and threaten individual liberties and state sovereignty.
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Test your knowledge about the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, their stances on the Constitution, and the 'Federalist Papers' in this quiz.
