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The most notable antifederalist from Virginia is Patrick Henry. Henry was invited to the Continental Congress but opted out in order to fight the new Constitution from the outside. Other antifederalists from Virginia include George Mason, a drafter of the Bill of Rights and Richard Henry Lee, drafter of the Declaration and a later Senator.
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Why did Antifederalists oppose Alexander Hamilton's plan
Antifederalists argued that the Constitution lacked protection?
Of Individual Rights
How did congress appease the antifederalist?
By making the Bill of Rights.
Why might the antifederalists think the constitution would reduce the power of the states?
Because they feared that a too-strong central government, would wipe out state powers and individual freedom.
What is the oldest colony?
Virginia it was founded in 1607
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