The Constitution in American Life: Featuring the Friends of Publius
Four educators connect U.S. history, politics, Supreme Court decisions, political culture, and the Center for Civic Education’s We the People curriculum to the challenges of modern democracy. Listeners gain perspective on how the Constitution continues to shape American life.
The Constitution in American Life: Featuring the Friends of Publius
The Anti-Federalist Fear of the Trojan Horse
In this episode, the Friends of Publius the Anti-Federalists and how their fears about the Constitution may or may not have been warranted. This question is from Unit 2, Question 3 of the Center for Civic Education’s We the People curriculum.
Discussion Question Unit 2 Question 3
What features of the Constitution might the Anti-Federalists have had in mind that would threaten American liberties?
In your opinion, would a second convention have reduced the Anti-Federalists’ concerns over the Constitution? Why or why not?
When examining American history, to what extent were the Anti-Federlists’ criticisms legitimate?