Federalists and Anti-Federalists

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Opposed the development of a strong federal government

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Anti-Federalist

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Wanted a stronger national government

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Federalist

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Opposed constitution until the Bill of Rights were included

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Anti-federalist

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Proposed and supported the Constitution

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Federalist

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Economy dominated by farmers and smaller rural communities, believed in local power

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Anti-federalist

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Economy dominated by big business interests and wanted government to help regulate the economy

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Federalist

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Felt that states were free agents that should manage their own revenue

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Anti-federalist

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Felt states should spend their money as they saw fit. What is the political stance?

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Anti-federalist

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Favored states’ rights and a strict interpretation of the constitution.

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Antifederalist

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Who makes up our Congress?

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The Senate and House of Representatives