Compare and Contrast the Rhetoric of the Federalist and Anti-Federalist

question 48

Essay

Compare and contrast the rhetoric of the Federalist and Anti-Federalist movements. Who made up the body of each group? What did they think about the proposed Constitution? What were some of the primary arguments on each side?

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Definitions:

Federal Governments

A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and smaller political units, such as states or provinces.

Gilded Age

A term used to describe the late 19th century in the United States, a period marked by rapid economic growth, technological innovation, and ostentatious wealth, often accompanied by widespread social inequalities and corruption.

Mark Twain

An American author and humorist best known for his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and its sequel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."