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Apr 28, 2022 · 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.
What did the Anti-Federalists believe? - The Constitution gave the federal government too much power and did not protect the rights of the people. - in favor of strong state governments. - wanted the bill of rights to be added to constitution. Why did anti-federalists want a bill of rights?
Q&L: The Constitution did not include a bill of rights. The Anti-Federalists demanded a bill of rights to protect the newly won rights of Americans. The Federalists said a bill of rights was not necessary because the new government had limited power and did not have the power to violate anyone’s rights. • How did a bill of rights get added ...
Federal Committee of Albany, New York, The 35 Anti-Federal Objections Refuted, pamphlet, 1788, selections.On July 26, 1788, New York became the eleventh state to ratify the Constitution in a close 30-27 vote achieved only by the Federalists' agreement to promote a bill of rights in the first Congress.
Antifederalists shared the belief that the Constitution would represent the rich and oppress the majority. A major objection was the Constitution's omission of guarantees of individual liberties. The prohibition on state-issued paper money and the federal power of election control were more features of the Constitution they opposed.
The anti-federalists opposed the Constitution because they feared an overly-strong national government. Their strongest point was that a large government was too far from the people and that special interests and factions would take over.
Terms in this set (10) Federalists believed a workable government. must separate government into branches. What did Anti-Federalists fear would happen if the Constitution became law? Congress would have too much power over states. Anti-Federalists argued that. it was impossible to separate government into equal branches.
