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Federalists believed in a strong central government to maintain order and support economic growth, arguing that a robust national framework was essential for the young nation's stability. They advocated for the ratification of the Constitution, emphasizing the need for a unified federal structure. In contrast, Anti-Federalists championed states' rights and feared that a powerful central government could lead to tyranny. They preferred a decentralized approach, emphasizing individual liberties and the protection of personal freedoms, which they believed were better safeguarded under state governance.

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Who are 3 prominent federalists and 2 prominent anti federalists?

Three prominent Federalists include Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, who advocated for a strong central government and were instrumental in writing the Federalist Papers to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. In contrast, two prominent Anti-Federalists are Patrick Henry and George Mason, who opposed the Constitution, fearing it would lead to a loss of individual liberties and state sovereignty.


What are the three reasons that the anti-federalists opposed the constitution?

1. gov't with too much power 2.no bill of right 3.dictatorship-president


Colonists believed that a country's equaled power?

People ! :) <3


What are the differences between Jefferson and Hamilton's parties?

Jefferson's Party - the Democratic-Republicans ** were headed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison ** were in favor of a weak central government ** believed power should be centered in the legislative branch ** opposed most of Alexander Hamilton's economic policies (assumption, national bank) ** were in favor of the farmer as opposed to the merchant (particularly Jefferson) ** strict constructionists ** would have 3 presidents of their party - Madison, Jefferson, and Monroe Hamilton's Party - the Federalists ** were headed by Alexander Hamilton (primarily) ** were in favor of a strong central government ** believed power should be centered in the executive branch ** favored most of Alexander Hamilton's economic policies (how they got started) ** were in favor of the merchant as opposed to the farmer (particularly Hamilton) ** were loose constructionist ** would have 1 president of their party - Adams It should be noted that a lot of the party's beliefs came from their leaders, Jefferson and Hamilton. Not all Republicans believed everything on the above list, same as the Federalists.


How were beliefs about the afterlife linked to items placed on the tombs?

the Egyptians believed that what they placed in the tombs would go to with them to the afterlife. :) <3

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The antifederalists opposed to Constitution, as they felt it jeopardized their individual rights and state supremacy.Federalists v. Anti-Federalists. Ratification & Anti-Federalist Opposition. John Jay (New York) --- these 3 wrote The Federalist Papers. The Anti-Federalist opposition to the Constitution is one of the least understood events in American history.


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What did the Federalists promise to secure ratification of the constitution?

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Who are 3 prominent federalists and 2 prominent anti federalists?

Three prominent Federalists include Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, who advocated for a strong central government and were instrumental in writing the Federalist Papers to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. In contrast, two prominent Anti-Federalists are Patrick Henry and George Mason, who opposed the Constitution, fearing it would lead to a loss of individual liberties and state sovereignty.


What is the thing in space?

Space itself is huge, but the sun is the biggest planet, but being that there are actually other things believed to be in space; there may be something even bigger and better. Pack your things, throw on your suit and life off on the count of 3 & you shall see.


What 3 main arguments of the Federalists and the Anti- Federalist?

they supported the right to tax the country, the ratification of the constitution, and they supported a strong central [federal] government


What are the three reasons that the anti-federalists opposed the constitution?

1. gov't with too much power 2.no bill of right 3.dictatorship-president


Which is better federalist or anti-federalist?

the difference between anti-federalists and federalist were the federalists wanting to ratification of the Constitution and the anti-federalist opposed the ratification of the constitution.


Colonists believed that a country's equaled power?

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What is the meaning Federalist?

There were two definitions of Federalists. The first were the Federalists, and they were people who advocated ratification of the Constitution in 1787. Prominent Federalists of this kind include the 3 writers of the Federalist Papers (Hamilton, Madison, and Jay), created for the above purpose, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington. The second kind of federalist refers to the Federalist Party, created in 1790 over increasing controversy over the policies of Alexander Hamilton. Prominent Federalists of this kind include Alexander Hamilton, the leader of the Federalist Party until his untimely death in 1804, John Adams, second president, and all 4 of John Adams' cabinet members. The first Federalists were only around as long as Constitutional ratification was debated, but the second Federalists, Federalist Party members, were around for most of the 1790s, but they splintered with the election of 1800 and finally collapsed with Alexander Hamilton's death via a duel.