Anti-Federalists and the Constitution

The video covers the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists. It discusses the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the need for a strong central government, and the role of The Federalist Papers. The video also highlights the concerns of Anti-Federalists, particularly the absence of a Bill of Rights, and explains how the Constitution was eventually ratified with the addition of the Bill of Rights. Key figures like James Madison and Alexander Hamilton are mentioned, and the video concludes with a recap and student assignments.

What was the main question posed at the beginning of the section on ratification?

• Could the Constitution be written without compromise?

• What are the key issues in the Bill of Rights?

• What were the Articles of Confederation?

• How was the First Continental Congress formed?

What did the Federalists believe was necessary for a strong government?

• No central government

• A weak central government

• A monarchy

• A strong central government

Which document did James Madison and Alexander Hamilton contribute to?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

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

• It gave too much power to the states

• It was too similar to the British system

• It lacked a Bill of Rights

• It was too weak

What did the Anti-Federalists fear about the role of the president?

• The president would be elected for life

• The president would have too little power

• The president would be chosen by the states

• The president would have too much power

Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

• Delaware

• New York

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

What was added to the Constitution to satisfy the Anti-Federalists?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

Who was elected as the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It required unanimous consent for amendments

• It created a strong central government

• It allowed for too much taxation

• It established a monarchy

What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?

• It outlines the powers of the president

• It spells out the natural rights of citizens

• It defines the process of ratification

• It establishes the judicial branch