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Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Views on Government.

Subject Area: Social Studies | Grade Level: 5
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Government, Federalist, Anti-Federalist
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will learn the differing views in government by both Federalists and Anti-Federalists. They will view a video clip explaining this topic, and then take a 10 question quiz to evaluate what they learned from the video.

SS.5.C.1.6 Compare Federalist and Anti-Federalist views of government.

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Video : Constitutional Convention: Federalists v. Anti-Federalists

Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.

Description: Learn about the differing views of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists!

Quiz : Comparing Federalists and Anti-Federalists

Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.

Question #1

According to the video, when did the United States declare independence from Britain?

A) July 4, 1776

B) July 2, 1776

C) July 4, 1786

D) July 2, 1786

Question #2

The United States' first attempt at govement was the Articles of Confederation.

A) True

B) False

Question #3

Which group of people favored the Constitution?

A) Federalists

B) Anti-Federalists

Question #4

What three men led the Federalists?

A) Madison, Jay, and Adams

B) Adams, Jefferson, and Henry

C) Madison, Hamilton, and Jay

D) Jay, Jefferson, and Adams

Question #5

The purpose of the Federalist Papers was to explain the constitution and encourage ratification.

A) True

B) False

Question #6

Who did the Anti-Federalists feel that the power should remain to?

Student Response

Question #7

The Anti-Federalists wanted a strong central govement.

A) True

B) False

Question #8

What document stated, "The people must give to the govement some of their natural rights in order to provide it with power"?

A) Articles of Confederation

B) Declaration of Independence

C) Anti-Federalist Papers

D) Federalist Papers

Question #9

Anti-Federalists were nervous that their rights would be violated by the govement if it had too much power.

A) True

B) False

Question #10

What are the Bill of Rights?

A) The rights only given to Anti-federalists

B) The first ten amendments to the Constitution

C) The rights for those who were poor

D) The rights for those who were rich

Description: Students will be tested on their comprehension of the video provided to them. They will be tested on whether or not they understand the differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

Resources : Federalism vs. Anti-Federalism: Resources

Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.

Quizlet: Our Government
A great learning tool to memorize key terms.

Differences between Federalists and Antifederalists
A great article for deeper explanation of the topic.

The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism: Crash Course US History #8
This video provides further insight from a different speaker.

Description: This resource will aid students in learning further about this topic and gaining extra practice.

Standards: SS.5.C.1.6

Video : Constitutional Convention: Federalists v. Anti-Federalists

Quiz : Comparing Federalists and Anti-Federalists

Resources : Federalism vs. Anti-Federalism: Resources