Federalist vs. Antifederalist

We must start with a fresh document, fixing the Articles of Confederation isn’t enough.

• Federalist

• Antifederalist

Included Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams

• Anti-federalist

• Federalist

The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures.

• Federalist

• Antifederalist

Felt states should spend their money as they saw fit

• Anti-federalist

• Federalist

Opposed constitution until the Bill of Rights were included

• Anti-federalist

• Federalist

A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.

• Federalist

• Antifederalist

The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.

• Federalist

• Antifederalist

The Constitution gives too much power to the central government, overpowering the states.

• Federalist

• Antifederalist

support the ratification of the Constitution

• federalist
• antifederalist

Mostly lived in rural areas

• Anti-federalist

• Federalist