Aoc Vs Con

What is it? Why is it important?

Federalist position and key arguments for or against it.

Anti-Federalist position and key arguments for or against it.

Articles of Confederation

1st written constitution of newly independent colonies; called for a loose confederation of sovereign states.

Against it. It gave too much power to the individual states.

For it. It gave Jefferson, power to those Mason, and who need it, the Henry people and their states.

Shay's Rebellion

The rebellion of Against it. many oppressed people in the new colonies.

For it.

Constitution

The document that is now used as our basic rights. It is what our country is built on.

Against it. The Madison and power shouldn't Hamilton. be in a central government. Too close to Britain.

For it. It allowed for a strong central government.

Other Other opposing supporting social groups or social groups or individuals. individuals.

Daniel Shay