2.4.8 Practice - Liberty Versus Order in The 1790s (Practice)

2.4.
8 Practice: Liberty versus Order in the 1790s Practice

AP U.S. History Sem 1 Name:Hannah Heard
Date:
For this assignment, you will write a 250- to 500-word (1- to 2-page) explanatory
essay that compares and contrasts the debate between the Federalists and Anti-
Federalists over the ratification of the Constitution with the present-day debates
between Democrats and Republicans over the proper scope of the federal
government. In your writing, be sure to note points of similarity and difference
between these two debates. You should also comment on which of the modern
political parties is more similar to the Federalists and which is more similar to the
Anti-Federalists.
Note that an explanatory essay is one that addresses the question from an objective viewpoint and attempts to
determine the factors and dynamics involved in the topic. An explanatory essay is not argumentative — that is,
you should not take a side.
To address this issue effectively, it will be helpful to consider the following questions:
 What were the main reasons the Federalists supported ratification? What were the main reasons the Anti-
Federalists opposed ratification?
o The Federalists supported the ratification because they believed the Constitution was the
best way to balance these needs. They argued for counterbalancing the branches of
government. They said that the separation among the three branches of government
protected the rights of the people.
o The Anti-Federalist opposed the ratification. They believed that having a strong
government it would be like the British. The lack of a bill of rights to protect individual
liberties. They deemed this important because the supremacy clause with the proper and
general welfare clauses would allow implied powers the could endanger the rights of the
people.
 What were the main theoretical issues that divided the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
o The main theoretical issue that divided the Federalists and Anti-Federalists was the way
they wanted to government. The Federalists wanted a strong government while the Anti-
Federalists did not. The Federalists thought that the constitution was sufficient, and they
did not want a bill of rights. The Anti-Federalists demanded to have one.
 How would you characterize, in a few short phrases, the political ideology of the Federalists? The Anti-
Federalists?
o Federalists – Strong central government, led by industry and wealth. Emphasis on

manufacturing, shipping, and trade. Loose interpretation of the Constitution. Favored the
national bank, and protective tariffs.
o Anti – Federalists – strong state of government led by the “common man”. Emphasis on
agriculture. Strict interpretation of the Constitution. Opposed the national bank. Opposed
protective tariffs.
 How would you characterize, in general terms, the political worldview of today's Democrats? Republicans?
How are they similar to and different from Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
o Democrats – Decision-making, freedom of speech, equality before the law, social justice.
o Republicans – Lower taxes, free-market capitalism, restrictions on immigration, increased

military spending, gun rights, restrictions on abortion, deregulation restrictions on labor
unions.
o They are similar and different in many ways. Their core values and beliefs have stayed
them same.
 Based on the views they held at the time, would the Federalists be more likely to support the Democratic or
Republican Party of today? What about the Anti-Federalists?
The Federalist and Anti-Federalist party were created in 1790. both parties
set a defining system that our government still uses today. On September 17th,
1778, the constitution of the United States was finally accepted by the delegates.
Because of this, our government needed someone in charge. The people of the
United States both had different ideas of how our government should work. The
Federalists and Anti-Federalists, more commonly known as The Republican Party
and Democratic Party, were introduced to the citizens of the United States.
The theoretical issue that divided the Federalists and Anti-Federalists was
the way they wanted to government. The Federalists wanted a strong government
while the Anti-Federalists did not. The Federalists thought that the constitution was
sufficient, and they did not want a bill of rights. The Anti-Federalists demanded to
have one. The values and beliefs are what set these two parties apart and created
what we know as today.
The Federalists supported the ratification because they believed the

Constitution was the best way to balance these needs. They argued for
counterbalancing the branches of government. They said that the separation among
the three branches of government protected the rights of the people. The Anti-
Federalists opposed the ratification. They believed that having a strong government
would be like the British. They did not like the lack of a bill of rights to protect
individual liberties. They deemed this important because the supremacy clause with
the proper and general welfare clauses would allow implied powers, they could
endanger the rights of the people.
These ideas of the government shaped how they viewed the world. The Anti-
Federalists (Democrats) believed in decision-making, freedom of speech, equality
before the law, and social justice. The Federalists (Republicans) believed in Lower
taxes, free-market capitalism, restrictions on immigration, increased military
spending, gun rights, restrictions on abortion, deregulation restrictions on labor
unions. Both parties still have drastic views on how the government and world
should work. Although some views have changed as the parties became older, they
remain similar in the core.
Here is the rubric on which your assignment will be graded.
Points Points
Requirements Possible Awarded
Write a 250- to 500-word explanatory essay that 40

compares and contrasts the debate between the
Federalists and Anti-Federalists over the ratification of
the Constitution to the present-day debates between
Democrats and Republicans over the proper scope of the
federal government.
Total 40
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8 Practice: Liberty versus Order in the 1790s Practice

you should not take a side.

o Federalists – Strong central government, led by industry and wealth. Emphasis on

o Republicans – Lower taxes, free-market capitalism, restrictions on immigration, increased

The Federalists supported the ratification because they believed the

Here is the rubric on which your assignment will be graded.

Write a 250- to 500-word explanatory essay that 40

2.4.8 Practice: Liberty versus Order in the 1790s

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