<span>These groups were in their prime during the age of the Constitution. The Federalists were pro-Constitution, while the Anti-Federalists were not. The Federalists did not fear a large government, while the Anti-Federalists did. Famous Federalists include Patrick Henry, and famous Anti-Federalists include Alexander Hamilton. The Federalists won this debate because the addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution brought favor among the Anti-Federalists.</span>
