They were afraid a strong central government would take away rights of individuals and states.
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a strong central government was necessary to maintain order.
A stronger central government was necessary to maintain order
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Rhode Island, because they opposed a stronger central government and chose not to attend the Constitutional Convention. Also Patrick Henry.
For the most part the delegates to the American constitutional convention were well educated aristocrats of the time. Another common feature they shared was the distinct dislike of monarchies. Despite their own individual wealth and high social status, they believed in the right of male citizens to vote and have a say in the new government of the former 13 British colonies. They also, to one degree or another, believed that each State, had certain rights and they did not want a powerful, overbearing central government.