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  2. Anti-Federalism was a late-18th-century political movement that opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government and which later opposed the ratification of the 1787 Constitution. The previous constitution, called the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, gave state governments more authority.

  3. Anti-Federalists, in early U.S. history, a loose political coalition of popular politicians, such as Patrick Henry, who unsuccessfully opposed the strong central government envisioned in the U.S. Constitution of 1787 and whose agitations led to the addition of a Bill of Rights.

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  4. Feb 3, 2022 · Anti-Federalists were Americans who opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. They feared a strong central government would threaten the sovereignty and rights of the states and the people. Learn more about their arguments, leaders, and legacy.

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  5. Oct 17, 2022 · Quick Facts About Anti-Federalists. Anti-Federalists had concerns about a central government that had too much power. They favored the system of government under the Articles of Confederation but were adamant the Constitution needed a defined Bill of Rights. The Anti-Federalists were typically small farmers, landowners, independent shopkeepers ...

  6. Anti-Federalism was a late-18th-century political movement that opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government and which later opposed the ratification of the 1787 Constitution. The previous constitution, called the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, gave state governments more authority.

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