Federalists vs Anti-Federalists in Five Minutes

The video discusses the Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. It highlights the Federalists' push for a strong central government and the Anti-Federalists' concerns about losing liberties. The ratification process required 9 out of 13 states, leading to the addition of the Bill of Rights. The Federalist Party eventually evolved into the Whigs and later the Republican Party, while the Anti-Federalists became the Democratic-Republicans.

What was the main reason the delegates of the 1787 Constitutional Convention bypassed the Articles of Confederation?

• To maintain the status quo

• To strengthen the role of state governments

• To reduce the power of the federal government

• To create a stronger central government

Which of the following was a key argument made by the Federalists in support of the new Constitution?

• The Articles of Confederation should be preserved

• State governments should have more power

• A strong central government is necessary for unity

• A small Republic is more effective

Who among the following was NOT a prominent Federalist?

• John Jay

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• Patrick Henry

What was a primary concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?

• It would lead to a weak central government

• It lacked a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties

• It was too similar to the Articles of Confederation

• It gave too much power to the states

What political party did the Anti-Federalists eventually evolve into?

• The Federalist Party

• The Whig Party

• The Republican Party

• The Democratic-Republican Party