Lesson 80 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareFederalists vs. Anti-Federalists
The Federalists and Anti-Federalists were two groups that had different views about the Constitution.
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Then & Now
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The Federalists and Anti-Federalists were two groups that had different views about the Constitution. Federalists supported a strong national government and believed the Constitution was necessary to unite the states. On the other hand, Anti-Federalists worried that a strong national government might take away people's rights. Their debates helped shape the Bill of Rights, which protects individual freedoms.
Key Facts
Federalists supported a strong national government.
Anti-Federalists were concerned about individual rights.
Their debates led to the creation of the Bill of Rights.
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1 of 2What did Federalists support?
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Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
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