Key Figures
This Federalist was the primary author of "The Federalist Papers" and later became the first Secretary of the Treasury.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This essay, written by James Madison, addresses the proposed structure of government and the importance of a strong union.
What is Federalist No.10
Federalists argued that this principle in the Constitution would help prevent the abuse of power by any single branch of government.
What is the separation of powers?
This monarch leader traumatized the States and was the reason Anti-Federalists didn't like federalism
Who is King George III
This Federalist, known for his legal expertise, helped draft the Constitution and co-authored "The Federalist Papers" under the name Publius.
Who is James Madison?
Anti-federalists made this document to protect the rights of the civilians
What are the "Bill of Rights"
Federalists contended that a strong central government would be better able to manage this aspect of governance compared to individual states.
What is national defense?
This major event in 1787 in Philadelphia led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution and significant debates between Federalists and Antifederalists.
What is the Constitutional Convention?
The pseudonym for one of the most forceful Anti-Federalist voices during the ratification debates over the U.S. Constitution.
Who is Brutus?
A series of 85 essays that were created in support of federalists.
The federalist papers
This argument was central to Antifederalist objections, emphasizing that the proposed Constitution would erode state powers.
What is the potential for a strong central government to overpower states?
This compromise, reached at the Constitutional Convention, resolved the dispute between large and small states regarding legislative representation.
What is the Great Compromise?
This Federalist wrote 5 of the federalist papers
Who is John Jay
This pseudonymous writing argued that the Constitution would lead to a consolidated government with too much power.
A number of citizens of a whole who are united in interest of the rights of other citizens
What are "factions"
The Federalists and Antifederalists debated this crucial event in 1787, which was necessary for the Constitution’s adoption.
What is the ratification process?
This Federalist contributed a lot of the concept of federalism and the states as a check on national power.
Who is John Dickinson?
This Antifederalist essay criticized the Constitution for failing to protect individual liberties and state sovereignty.
What is the Federal Farmer
Antifederalists feared that this proposed aspect of the Constitution would create a government too distant from the people.
What is the lack of direct representation?
This key state’s ratification was considered essential for the success of the Constitution, partly due to its large population and political influence.
What is New York