Federalists & Anti-Federalists Mini-Lesson

Lesson Plan

This mini-lesson looks at the debate, and eventual compromise, between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists that occurred around the creation of the U.S.…

Overview

This mini-lesson looks at the debate, and eventual compromise, between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists that occurred around the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

iCivics en español! Student and class materials for this lesson are available in Spanish.

Grade Levels

  • 6-8
  • 9-12

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize how various individuals and groups contributed to the development of the U.S. government
  • Trace the impact of significant events that surrounded the founding of the United States

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