Ratification Persuasive Pamphlet
15 Points
Federalist v. Antifederalist Persuasive Pamphlet
Directions: Imagine that the Constitutional Convention has just concluded and you are going back to your
home state. You must now choose whether you are going to support this new Constitution or not. Design a
pamphlet to persuade other people in your state to support your position.
Ask yourself these questions before making your brochure:
1) Which side do I support, the Federalists (supporters of the Constitution) or Anti-Federalists
(against ratifying the Constitution)?
2) What are some reasons why you support this side? Look at your notes to help you decide.
3) What could I say to someone else to persuade them to support my side?
4) What are some pictures or visuals I could include with my brochure to encourage others to support
my side.
How you will be graded on the Learning Goal 7 Scale.
Example:
Be a Federalist
Support the new
Constitution.
Ratification…
Supporting Detail #1
Supporting Detail #2
Supporting Detail #3
Washington supports the
Constitution, so should
you.
LG7- Explain how discussion over ratification (approval) of the U.S. Constitution caused the formation
of the Federalist and Antifederalist (Democratic-Republican) political parties.
4 - Exceeds my expectations. Extended beyond what was taught about the beliefs of the Federalists and
Antifederalists over the question of ratifying the Constitution. Student was able to analyze the motives
and role the key individuals involved in the creation and ratification of the Constitution. (James Madison,
Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, John Adams, Ben Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton). Student
was able to tell how the Federalist Papers and the Bill of Rights help to persuade the states to ratify the
Constitution.
3.5
3 - Successfully understood the beliefs of the Federalists and Antifederalists over the question of ratifying
the Constitution. Student was able to explain the key individuals involved in the creation and ratification
of the Constitution. (James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, John Adams, and Alexander
Hamilton). Student was able to tell how the Federalist Papers and the Bill of Rights help to persuade the
states to ratify the Constitution.
2.5
2 - Needs refinement. With support can understand the beliefs of the Federalists and Antifederalists
over the question of ratifying the Constitution. Student was able to explain the key individuals involved in
the creation and ratification of the Constitution. (James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington,
John Adams, and Alexander Hamilton). Student was able to tell how the Federalist Papers and the Bill of
Rights help to persuade the states to ratify the Constitution.
1.5
1 - Needs improvement. Even with help had difficulty understanding the beliefs of the Federalists and
Antifederalists over the question of ratifying the Constitution. Student was able to explain the key
individuals involved in the creation and ratification of the Constitution. (James Madison, Thomas
Jefferson, George Washington, John Adams, and Alexander Hamilton). Student was able to tell how the
Federalist Papers and the Bill of Rights help to persuade the states to ratify the Constitution.