Federalists vs. Anti Federalists
Explanation of Opposing Parties
The opposition was based on the powers of the government. The Federalists wanted a strong federal government while the Anti-Federalists wanted a weak federal government with strong state government rights. The Anti-Federalists feared such as they did not want another government controlling power as Britain was. This included their resentment to have a strong standing Army.To solve this issue they wished to place government power in the hands of the State. They believed that the Constitution created a Strong Central government who favored the wealthy business class which threatened the power of the state and the common man. The solution to this would be a Bill of Rights which the Federalists opposed as they believed it would not include each and every right causing those missing to be broken and abused. They believed that the mentally strong and experienced would provide the best government control and authority for the benefit of the United States. Though they did wish to preserve these liberties, the Federalists favored the well educated and propertied class who were settled in the East. The Anti-Federalists did not favor these people, but instead wished to help and provide for the states' rights advocates, backcountry farmers in addition to the poor farmers, illiterate and poorly educated, those in debt, and the paper-money advocates of the United States.
What were the domestic goals of the Federalists?
They were very nationalistic and advocated for a strong federal power and a loose interpretation of the Constitution. This includes the integration of a three part government which would protect the right of the people through the sections different but equal power. They passed the Alien and Sedition Acts. These laws included new powers to deport foreigners as well as making it harder for new immigrants to vote. Previously, a new immigrant would have to reside in the United States for five years before becoming eligible to vote, but a new law raised this to 14 years.They also wished to keep a Bill of Rights out of the Constitution. This idea was composed because the Federalists believed that they could not list each "right" so "rights" unstated would be broken and abused.
The Federalists were pro-manufacturing and banking. They wanted to reimburse Revolutionary War debts, increase tariffs to promote manufacturing and institute an internal excise tax. This party was similar to the present day Republican Party as they were, for the most part, wealthy and pro industry. They were also prominent and most influential in the north.
What were the foreign goals of the Federalists?
Federalists wanted to maintain good relations with Great Britain. This desire was expressed in Jay's Treaty of 1794. The treaty was created by Alexander Hamilton and called for the withdrawal of British Army units from pre-revolutionary forts that didn't leave the Northwest territory. Also, it said that Americans were granted rights to trade with British possessions in India and the Caribbean for American cotton.
Contributing Federalist Figures
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
What were the domestic goals of the Anti-Federalists?
They feared that a strong central government would become tyrannical. The reason for the fear was because of the example of Britain. To keep the government controlled they sought to limit the power of the president.
Anti-Federalists were strong state's rights supporters. the major document proving their point is the Articles of Confederation which gave states more rights and powers. They were greatly upset by the Federalist ratification of the Constitution which shifted state power into federal hands. The Anti-Federalist Papers were written to demonstrate the Anti-Federalist opinion.
What were the foreign opinions of the Anti-Federalists?
The Anti-Federalists feared that the United States government would become controlling as the Britain government did. They resented the British government who took advantage of the colonies and exploited them to their fullest.
ANSWER TO MULTIPLE CHOICE IS :
B.
The opposition was based on the powers of the government. The Federalists wanted a strong federal government while the Anti-Federalists wanted a weak federal government with strong state government rights. The Anti-Federalists feared such as they did not want another government controlling power as Britain was. This included their resentment to have a strong standing Army.To solve this issue they wished to place government power in the hands of the State. They believed that the Constitution created a Strong Central government who favored the wealthy business class which threatened the power of the state and the common man. The solution to this would be a Bill of Rights which the Federalists opposed as they believed it would not include each and every right causing those missing to be broken and abused. They believed that the mentally strong and experienced would provide the best government control and authority for the benefit of the United States. Though they did wish to preserve these liberties, the Federalists favored the well educated and propertied class who were settled in the East. The Anti-Federalists did not favor these people, but instead wished to help and provide for the states' rights advocates, backcountry farmers in addition to the poor farmers, illiterate and poorly educated, those in debt, and the paper-money advocates of the United States.
What were the domestic goals of the Federalists?
They were very nationalistic and advocated for a strong federal power and a loose interpretation of the Constitution. This includes the integration of a three part government which would protect the right of the people through the sections different but equal power. They passed the Alien and Sedition Acts. These laws included new powers to deport foreigners as well as making it harder for new immigrants to vote. Previously, a new immigrant would have to reside in the United States for five years before becoming eligible to vote, but a new law raised this to 14 years.They also wished to keep a Bill of Rights out of the Constitution. This idea was composed because the Federalists believed that they could not list each "right" so "rights" unstated would be broken and abused.
The Federalists were pro-manufacturing and banking. They wanted to reimburse Revolutionary War debts, increase tariffs to promote manufacturing and institute an internal excise tax. This party was similar to the present day Republican Party as they were, for the most part, wealthy and pro industry. They were also prominent and most influential in the north.
What were the foreign goals of the Federalists?
Federalists wanted to maintain good relations with Great Britain. This desire was expressed in Jay's Treaty of 1794. The treaty was created by Alexander Hamilton and called for the withdrawal of British Army units from pre-revolutionary forts that didn't leave the Northwest territory. Also, it said that Americans were granted rights to trade with British possessions in India and the Caribbean for American cotton.
Contributing Federalist Figures
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
What were the domestic goals of the Anti-Federalists?
They feared that a strong central government would become tyrannical. The reason for the fear was because of the example of Britain. To keep the government controlled they sought to limit the power of the president.
Anti-Federalists were strong state's rights supporters. the major document proving their point is the Articles of Confederation which gave states more rights and powers. They were greatly upset by the Federalist ratification of the Constitution which shifted state power into federal hands. The Anti-Federalist Papers were written to demonstrate the Anti-Federalist opinion.
What were the foreign opinions of the Anti-Federalists?
The Anti-Federalists feared that the United States government would become controlling as the Britain government did. They resented the British government who took advantage of the colonies and exploited them to their fullest.
ANSWER TO MULTIPLE CHOICE IS :
B.