Federalists and Antifederalists (Slides, Worksheets, Videos, Debate Activity)

Designed to Help Students Differentiate Federalists and Anti-Federalists\nThis teaching resource walks students through key differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the writing of the U.S. Constitution. It includes 30 informative slides explaining the context behind the U.S. Constitution, including the Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Conflict, and the Federalist Papers. To supplement the presentation, 2 student worksheets, 2 answer keys, embedded videos, and a debate activity provide opportunities for students to apply their learning. Teachers can utilize the full package or individual components to teach a unit on the Constitutional Convention across various instructional settings like whole group, small group, independent practice, or homework. The materials aim to support student understanding of the opposing viewpoints that shaped the creation of the U.S. government.