Federalists
Who were the Federalists?
Patrick Henry and George Mason
The state government
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The national government lacked power to tax.
When was it passed?
1787
What was Federalists' main goal?
Create a stronger national government.
Were the Anti-Federalists for or against the Constitution?
Against
Why was it added?
To address fears that the original Constitution didn't sufficiently protect individual rights from a powerful federal government, as argued during ratification debates.
What was required to amend the Articles of Confederation?
Approval of all thirteen states was required.
What major provisions did it include?
Slavery ban, civil liberties, education, and statehood process
Why did they want a stronger government?
To fix Articles’ weaknesses and ensure stability.
Did the Anti-Federalists want a Bill of Rights?
Yes
When was it ratified?
1791.
What was the main goal of the AOC's creators?
Prevent tyranny by creating weak government.
Which states were formed from this territory?
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota.
Who were their opponents?
Anti-federalists
What was the primary concern of the Anti-Federalists?
The government might become too powerful.
What are the five freedoms of the First Amendment?
Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
Why was a strong central government feared under the AOC?
They feared another tyrannical, oppressive government.
What was the Northwest Ordinance?
Law organizing Northwest Territory, banning slavery there.
What did Federalists believe about government power?
Strong central government ensures national stability.
Who were two well-known Anti-Federalists?
Patrick Henry and George Mason
What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?
Unreasonable searches and seizures, requiring warrants based on probable cause.
What significant accomplishment did the AOC government achieve?
It successfully organized western lands through the Northwest Ordinance.
What were its main goals?
To manage expansion, set statehood rules, protect rights, and promote education— a major achievement for the weak central government.