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The Anti-Federalistsâ?? major criticism of the Constitution was that there was no Bill of Rights that protected the individual from a strong central government included at the time. The Anti-Federalists preferred strong state governments and a weak national government like how the Articles of Confederation had worked as opposed to the Federalistsâ?? preference for a strong central government, which they feared was too much like a monarchy.
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How did the adoption of the bill of rights address antifederalist criticism of the new constitution?
protecting the citizens from abuses of power by the national government
Who argued the Constitution could be changed if problems arose?
The antifederalist argued about the constition
The antifederalist view?
for a new constitution and a bill of rights
Antifederalist opposed ratifying the constitution because they did not want to?
Anti-Federalists were opposed to ratifying the Constitution because they did not want to give the federal government that much power. The Constitution was eventually ratified on June 21, 1788.
Who are the opponents of the ratification of the constitution?
Anti-Federalists
How did the adoption of the bill of rights address antifederalist criticism of the new constitution?
protecting the citizens from abuses of power by the national government
How did the federalist and antifederalist feel about the constitution?
nothing
The element of the Constitution most representative of the antifederalist perspective is the?
The Bill of Rights
Was john jay a antifederalist?
No John Jay was not an antifederalist...he was one of three people to write the federalist papers advocating the ratification of the constitution. James Madison wrote the Virginia Plan, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights...
Who argued the Constitution could be changed if problems arose?
The antifederalist argued about the constition
What was primary objection of the antifederalist to ratification of the Constitution?
they believed the rights of the people were not protected.
Who is considered the leading Antifederalist?
There were several antifederalists. Jefferson was considered the leading antifederalist. Other antifederalists include Patrick Henry and George Mason. Antifederalists opposed the constitution.
Why did the federalist have to promise to add a bill of rights to the Constitution in order to get it ratified?
Antifederalist fears that the Constitution would destroy liberties.
Explain why antifederalist opposed ratification of constitution?
Relate the glorious revolution of 1688 to the first 10 amendments to the us constitution. What did they have in common?
What Virginia antifederalist leader who thought Constitution spelled the end of liberty and equality?
Alexander Hamilton
Virginia antifederalist leader who thought the constitution spelled the end of liberty and equality?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the main argument of the antifederalist agenst the constitution?
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