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Primary Sources: The Anti-Federalist Papers, Brutus 1

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Read the passage Primary Sources: The Anti-Federalist Papers, Brutus 1. Then answer the questions below.

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Read the passage Primary Sources: The Anti-Federalist Papers, Brutus 1. Then answer the questions below.

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Question 1

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What type of source is this?

a transcript of a speech 

a draft a constitution

a published essay

a private letter

Question 2

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Which quotes BEST reveal the perspective of the author on the adoption of the U.S. Constitution? Select two correct answers.

"Furthermore, the United States includes a variety of distinct regions, each with different manners and habits. Indeed, the laws and customs of some states are the opposite of those found in others."

Question 3

3.

Drag each statement to the correct box to show whether Brutus would likely agree or disagree.

The creation of a powerful federal government would improve the effectiveness of governance, leading to better outcomes for the nation as a whole.
Republics like ancient Greece and Rome have shown that as republics grow larger, their governments become more oppressive and tyrannical.
The new federal government would have extensive powers, including the ability to make laws, collect taxes, and raise armies, which could threaten individual liberties.
A large republic may lead to the concentration of power in the hands of a few government officials, making it difficult for the people to control them.
Establishing a strong central government would promote unity among the states and provide a more stable foundation for the young nation to prosper.

"In a republic as vast as the whole United States, the legislature would not be able to attend to the various concerns and wants of the country's different parts. It would not be able to become acquainted with the local condition and wants of all the different districts."

"Because this new constitution would combine the 13 states into one huge state, it would make a free republic impossible. It ought not to be adopted."

"The first question to ask is whether or not a federal government is best for the United States. Should the 13 states be reduced to one great republic, governed by one all-powerful government?"

"The most important question you have ever been asked to decide upon is now before you. A constitution has been submitted to the people to approve or reject."

Agree

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