AoC & Federalist vs. Anti

AoC

100

What was the name of the first American government created by the Continental Congress?

Articles of Confederation

200

Which entity had more power under the Articles of Confederation, the National Government or the States?

The States

300

Overall, did the Articles of Confederation have more strengths or weaknesses?

Weaknesses

400

Which major event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, influencing the push for a stronger federal government?

Shays' Rebellion

500

If you were a delegate at the Constitutional Convention, writing the Constitution, what changes would you want to see made to the national government?

Strength central government powers. (Articles were TOO weak!)

AoC Strengths & Weaknesses

100

What does to levy taxes mean?

Collect money from people

200

Was the inability of the U.S. Congress to pass tax laws and created debt in the national government a strength or a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Weakness

300

Did each state having its own form of currency (money) contribute to a strength or a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Weakness

400

Why was the government’s authority to regulate commerce (trade) a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

The states’ authority to collect taxes on imported goods, decreased trade, lost jobs, and hurt businesses.

500

Name a strength of the Articles of Confederation

Created a loose alliance between the states. They had to look out for each other. 

Fed v Anti

100

What document did the Anti-Federalist argue to have ratified?

Bill of Rights

200

During the Constitutional Convention, which group wanted to include a Bill of Rights?

Anti-Federalist

300

What was a key argument of the Federalists in arguing for ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

It prevented the abuse of government power.

400

Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution? 

1. The Constitution should create a strong national government 
2. The Constitution should protect fundamental rights. 
3. The Constitution should limit state government.
4. The Constitution should prevent the election of new politicians.
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The Constitution should limit state government.

500

What did the Federalists believe was essential for the stability of the new nation?

A strong national government

Fed v Anti 2

100

What document did the Federalist argue to have ratified? 

The Constitution 

200

Who was a prominent leader among the Federalists?

Alexander Hamilton 

300

Federalists wanted a strong _______________ government.

Central, National, Federal

400

What compromise was made between the Federalists and the Anti Federalists?

 The Anti Federalists agreed to the Constitution if the Federalists added a Bill of Rights

500

Which of the following opinions would a Federalist support? 

1. Only states should have the power to tax. 
2. The creation of a president will create a dictator. 
3. More power should be given to the national government.
4. A Bill of Rights should be added to protect the rights of the people.

More power should be given to the national government.

Random

100

Name an example of a Primary Source

Personal Diary Entry

200

True or False.

The Constitution was ratified as soon as it was written in 1787.

FALSE!!!!

300

What does the word ratify mean?

To approve

400

What form of conflict resolution was used when writing the Constitution?

COMPROMISE

500

How many states needed to agree in order for the Constitution to be ratified?

9 out of 13