Antifederalists vs. Federalists

Important Federalists
1. James Madison
  1. "Father of the Constitution"
    1. Created b/c the Articles of Confederation were weak
      1. Articles of Confed. lacked a central body
  2. Co-Authored the Fed Papers
2. Alexander Hamilton
Important Antifederalists
1. Thomas Jefferson
  1. Ran for POTUS in the Election of 1800 & tied with Aaron Burr for Electoral College Votes
Meaning of Federalist: Favor stronger federal govt. presence b/c state leaders were thought to be incompetent
Meaning of Anti-federalist: Favor weaker federal govt. presence and more state pwr.

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