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On August 5, 2018
Bell Ringer: Anti-Federalists
Description
This video clip explains who the Anti- Federalists were and what beliefs they held that challenged the creation of a strong central government. This bell ringer explains key terms and vocabulary within the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Who were the Anti-Federalists and what was their major concern?
- What were the ideological differences between a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist in the establishment of a strong central government?
- Why did George Mason and other Anti-Federalists argue against the amending the Articles of the Confederation?
- What did the Anti-Federalists argue for in order to ratify the Constitution? What were the dangers of that decision?
- AP Gov Additional Questions to Consider: What did the Anti-Federalist argue for at the Constitutional Convention? What was added to the Constitution to appease the Anti-Federalists? What is the argument Federalist make about the danger of the addition?
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Vocabulary
- Anti-federalist
- Bill Of Rights
- Constitution
- Federalism
- Federalist