3 Questions
Which group wanted a strong central government?
Federalists
What was the main purpose of the 'Federalist Papers'?
To support the Constitution and advocate for a strong central government
Who were the Antifederalists and what did they want?
They advocated for the Bill of Rights and opposed a strong central government
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.
Test your knowledge about the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, their stances on the Constitution, and the 'Federalist Papers' in this quiz.
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