Federalists vs. Antifederalists
Who was one of the Federalists?
Alexander Hamilton
What is salutary neglect?
England allowing colonies to govern themselves freely but with restrictions on trade
What are some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
weak central goverment, no executive branch, no power to tax
What did the Mayflower Compact promote?
the idea of a self government
What did the Federalists believe in?
a strong central & national government & didn't want the states to become too powerful
Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson to the colonists, the King, & the world explaining their rights to revolution
What were the 6 Constitutional principles?
popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, federalism, checks & balances, representative government