1.10 Mr. Raymond video/quiz

What were the main points of debate during the Constitution's ratification?

• Whether states should have more power than the federal government.

• Whether the Constitution should include a Bill of Rights.

• Whether the Articles of Confederation should be completely replaced.

• All of the above.

How many states were required to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect?

• 7 out of 13

• 9 out of 13

• 11 out of 13

• 13 out of 13

What did the Anti-Federalists believe should happen to the Articles of Confederation?

• They should be completely abandoned.

• They should be amended or fixed.

• They should be replaced by a new constitution.

• They should remain as they were without any changes.

What was the Federalist viewpoint on the need for a Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

• They believed it was essential for protecting individual liberties.

• They saw no need for it, as state constitutions already provided rights.

• They thought it would give too much power to the states.

• They wanted to include it but ran out of time.

What was the Anti-Federalist view on the power of individual states?

• States should have less power than the central government.

• States should have their power curbed by a central government.

• States power should be the highest.

• States should only have power over local issues.

What was the main point of disagreement between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

• The need for a national army.

• The power of individual states versus the central government.

• The right to vote for all citizens.

• The location of the new capital city.

Which group of people mostly supported the Anti-Federalists?

• Wealthy merchants and traders.

• Small farmers and debtors.

• Large plantation owners.

• City dwellers and factory workers.

What was the main goal of the Federalist Papers?

• To declare independence from Great Britain.

• To convince people to support the new Constitution.

• To list the rights of citizens.

• To outline the Articles of Confederation.

What was the biggest fear of the Anti-Federalists regarding a strong central government?

• It would lead to higher taxes.

• It would take away people's rights.

• It would not be able to protect the country.

• It would favor northern states over southern states.

What was added to the Constitution to gain the support of the Anti-Federalists?

• A new system of taxation.

• A Bill of Rights.

• More power for the President.

• A stronger national military.