This question is designed to test your ability to use text and your own knowledge of social
studies to write a response to the following question:
Which group-the Anti-Federalists or the Federalists-protected the rights and welfare of the
people the most?
Write an essay that -
• has a thesis that makes an historical assertion and responds to the question
• provides specific, accurate, and relevant evidence that supports the thesis
explains the reasoning behind the evidence chosen
• ends with a summary sentence