Federalist and Anti- Federalist Anti-Federalist 1. They were against the Constitution 2. Their arguments: To protect the people against a strong central government by adding a Bill of Rights. Who was an anti- Federalist? Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, George Mason Patrick Henry, George Mason, Thomas Jefferson Federalist 1. They supported the Constitution. Their arguments were that they believed in a strong government. The Federalists were James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay Alexander Hamilton, James Madison John Jay Federalist Strong government controlled by wealthy and educated citizens. Political and economic policies favored business and trade. Constitution did not need Bill of Rights. Anti- Federalist Limited government that would be open to ordinary citizen. Political and economic policies were favorable to farmers, workers, and small businessmen. Constitution needed the Bill of Rights. Federalist Papers Made to persuade (try to win over) delegates to the state conventions to vote in favor of the new constitution arguments. What were the arguments? Federalism and separation of powers would prevent any ONE branch of the new central government from becoming too powerful. The Federalists won in 1788 when 12 states voted to ratify (approve) only by promise that a Bill of Rights would be added. New Constitution made in 1789 George Washington was voted as President!