Creating the Constitution: The Role of Federalists
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance of Federalists and the factors that contributed to the creation of the U.S. Constitution. Students will categorize, rank, and justify the importance of different factors influencing Federalist support.
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Creating the Constitution: The Role of Federalists
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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The Federalists and the Creation of the Constitution
Source A: Federalist Papers 'The Constitution is necessary to create a strong, united nation that can effectively govern and protect its citizens.' Provenance: Excerpts from Federalist Papers written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay in 1787-1788.
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Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious:
- The need for a stronger central government
- Fear of anarchy and disorder
- Economic stability and trade
- Belief in a republic based on shared values
[4 marks]2.
Compare the importance of political and economic factors in convincing Federalists to support the Constitution. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]3.
Outline the social factors that influenced Federalist support for the Constitution. How did these factors contribute to the Federalist cause?
[4 marks]4.
Analyse the religious factors that may have influenced Federalist support for the new Constitution.
[4 marks]5.
Rank the following factors in order of importance in convincing Federalists to support the Constitution: Political stability, Economic concerns, Social order, Religious unity. Justify your ranking with evidence.
[6 marks]6.
Explain how the Federalist Papers influenced support for the Constitution.
[3 marks]7.
Compare the perspectives of Federalists and Anti-Federalists on the importance of a strong central government. How did these views influence the ratification process?
[6 marks]8.
Outline the key reasons why Federalists argued that the Constitution was necessary for the United States.
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