Question

Answer the question in 7-10 complete sentences. Give details or examples to explain and support your answer. Attempt to answer all parts of the question in paragraph form.
Based on the Source 2 chart and your knowledge of Social Studies, would you have supported the Federalists or the Anti-Federalists in the debate about whether to ratify the Constitution? Which group's beliefs do you feel are the most important to support, and why would you have supported the group you chose over the other group?

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Answer 1

Although both positions have a lot of merit and make a lot of sense, I would have supported the Federalists. I believe that this would have been likely, as their ideals match my own more closely. The Federalists believed that a strong federal government is preferable to strong state governments. I believe this to be the case, as a strong federal government is more likely to be able to ensure equal rights and protections across state lines. Moreover, a federal Constitution has the power to control the excesses and abuses of the federal government. Finally, I believe that new, modern industries were the future of the country, as opposed to farming.