10th Modern World History- Federalist viewpoints & Slavery Flashcards
(11 cards)
Federalists wanted a strong central government with equal numbers of representatives from each state. T / F
True
Alexander Hamilton was a Federalist / Anti-Federalists
Federalists
The anti-Federalists wanted more representatives and government led by elected officials from all classes of society. T / F
True
What type of people would tend to be Federalists?
Anti-Federalists?
Federalists - large landowners, rich merchants, and aristocrats
Anti-Federalists - small shopkeepers, laborers, and common people
What compromise did the representatives come to in deciding to ratify the Constitution? (Great Compromise)
Two legislative bodies
Senate - 2 reps per state
House - 1 rep per 30,000 people
Why can it be said that although anti-Federalists compromised on the Constitution, they won a later battle?
Constitution was a compromise for both.
Bill of Rights addressed many of the concerns of the Anti-Federalists
How does the Slavery Grievance written by Thomas Jefferson describe slavery? Who does Jefferson blame for continuation of the slavery trade?
Cruel and disgraceful
King George III
Why do you think Thomas Jefferson wrote a paragraph about slavery when he drafted the Declaration of Independence?
He was against slavery and believed all men should have liberty including the African Americans.
What argument did Rutledge make for the southern states in support of retaining slavery?
That it was not a question of religion and humanity. That slaves would benefit both northern and southern states with their goods produced.
The founding fathers were more interested in ending slavery than organizing the colonies under a strong federal government
T / F
False
Which of these speakers were supportive of slavery?
Ellsworth
Rutledge
Benjamin Franklin
Williamson
Ellsworth definitely in support of slavery
Ellsworth and Williamson thought states should decide on their own
Franklin was willing to accept some faults to build a national government.
