Complete the chart about federalists and antifederalists. federalists antifederalists opinion about constitution: where did supporters live: bill of rights: founding fathers: economic ideas: view on state’s powers:

Federalist

AntiFederalist

Opinion about Constitution

They were Pro Constitution  

They were Anti Constitution  

Where did supporters live?

Urban Areas

Rural Areas

Bill of Rights

They were Pro Bill of Rights but didn’t find it necessary

They were Pro Bill of Rights but they wanted it to support the Constitution  

Founding Fathers

Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, George Washington

Economic Ideas

They supported a national bank  

They supported more Small Businesses and Farms

View on state's power

Believed the Federal should have the most power

Believed the State should have the most power

 FederalistsAntifederalists

Opinion about ConstitutionSupportedBelieved too powerful

Where Did Supporters LiveUrban areasRural areas

Bill of RightsSupported but not necessary for ConstitutionWanted Bill of Rights to support Constitution

Founding FathersHamilton, Washington, AdamsJefferson, Patrick Henry, Sam Adams

Economic IdeasBig business/wealthy interests; favored national bankMostly farmers and small business owners

View on State’s PowersFederal government should be more powerfulState governments should hold more power

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congress passed laws allowing for free passage between states.

warfare was the primary means of cultural transmission in both regions.