Question

the federalists
the group of men who wanted to ratify the constitution were cal federalists. alexander hamilton, james madison and john jay led the federalists. they argued that a stronger central government was needed to protect the nation. the constitution would prevent the new government from becoming too strong. the federalists said individual rights would be protected. they did not feel that a bill of rights was necessary for the constitution to protect the people.
in order to persuade the public to vote for the constitution, alexander hamilton, john jay and james madison wrote the federalist papers. the federalist papers told americans to vote for the constitution.
the federalist papers helped to convince americans to approve the new constitution. to get votes for ratification, the federalists promised to add a bill of rights.
use the race strategy
quotations from the federalists papers
directions discuss this quote with your expert group. what are they saying about the ratification of the constitution? what words or phrases can you use in your own debate against the anti-federalists?
every man who loves peace, every man who loves his country, every man who loves liberty ought to have it ever before his eyes that he may cherish in his heart a due attachment to the union of america and be able to set a due value on the means of preserving it.
what does this quote mean? how is the author persuading voters? what words or phrases can you use from this quote?
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speaker 1: a strong central government will provide order and stability.
speaker 2: we have just left the control of one tyrant; let us avoid an american tyrant.
speaker 3: the strength of our union lies in the independence of our states.
speaker 4: we were led into a war by a minority who desired independence.
which speaker is in favor of ratifying the constitution?
a speaker 1
b speaker 2
c speaker 3
d speaker 4
2017 - q10
10 which argument would a federalist make to support ratification of the constitution?
p the constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens.
g a strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.
h the constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy.
j a republican system of government will better represent large states.

Explanation:

• For the first question (speaker question):
• Federalists supported a strong central government. Speaker 1 says "A strong central government will provide order and stability", which aligns with Federalist beliefs.
• Speaker 2 is against a strong central (mentions avoiding an American tyrant, implying fear of a powerful central like the British monarchy they left). Speaker 3 emphasizes state independence (opposite of Federalist view of a strong union). Speaker 4’s statement about being led into war by a minority is not a Federalist - style pro - strong central government argument.
• For the second question (Federalist argument):
• Federalists believed in a strong federal government. Option G “A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states” is in line with Federalist ideology.
• Option F: The Constitution was not about states nullifying laws (more about a balance of power, but Federalists focused on federal power). Option H: Allowing states to establish banks (Federalists like Hamilton wanted a national bank, not just state - level banking for national economy). Option J: A republican system representation (while Federalists supported republicanism, the key Federalist argument was about a strong federal government’s stability compared to a confederation).

Answer:

• First question: A. Speaker 1
• Second question: G. A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states