17 dic 1791 anni - Comparison: (topic 3.5) Federalists VS Anti-Federalists and the bill of rights.

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Similarities:
Both groups were concerned about the future of the government.
Both groups wanted to protect the rights of a citizen and work for liberty.
Both groups were affected by Enlightenment ideas.
Differences:
Controlling :
Federalists : wanted a strong central government.
Anti-Federalists: believed that a strong central government would cause problems so States should have more power.
Support for the constitution:
Federalists: favored the Constitution and believed that it is effective for the government.
Anti-Federalists: opposed the Constitution and believed that it would have more power to the Federal government.
Bill of rights;
Federalists: believed that it was unnecessary.
Anti-Federalists: believed that it was necessary.
Key figures:
Federalists: George Washington, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton.
Anti-Federalists: Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry
Support Base:
Federalists: Urban elites and merchants.
Anti-Federalist: Small farmers and rural citizens.

The Bill of rights:
Anti-Federalists believed that the bill of rights was necessary so in bill of rights people could have freedoms in religion, assembly, press, and speech.There should be no quartering troops and the power is given to Federal government but reserved for people.

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