How did the Republicans' view of government differ from the Federalists? The Republicans believed many things in the U. S. Constitution were unfair, and the Federalists believed in a strict reading of the Constitution.

The Federalists believed very strongly in the "Spirit of 76," but the Republicans thought that way of thinking should not be taken too seriously.

The Republicans believed in more independence for the people, and the Federalists believed the government should have more control.

The Federalists believed the Republicans exerted too much power over the people, and the Republicans thought the Federalists did not exert enough.

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?