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No one opposed of the constitution more vehemently than Patrick Henry?
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What were some of Patrick Henry's political beliefs?
Patrick Henry served for the Virgina State Convention, which was called to ratify the constitution. He opposed the ratification of the US Constitution because he believed it endangered the rights of individuals and states. After the loss, an acceptance of the US Constitution was apparent by Henry, he then joined the Federalist. He was, in a sense, largley responsible for the Bill of Rights. Answered by Tim Nortman
What did patrick henry and George mason wanted to be added to the constitution-?
Patrick Henry and George Manson wanted the Federalists to add the first ten amendments of the Constitution.
Did Patrick Henry help write the constitution?
Yes!
Did Patrick Henry refuse to sign the constitution?
yes he did.
Why had Patrick Henry and George Mason and Richard Henry Lee opposed the constitution?
Because they saw a more powerful central government as a threat to the rights of individuals and the power of state governments.
What founding father was opposed to the ratification of the US Constitution?
Patrick Henry
Why does Patrick Henry oppose ratification?
Patrick Henry opposed ratification because he felt it gave the federal government too much power. Patrick Henry also felt the Constitution did not protect individual rights.
Patrick Henry opposed the adoption of the US Constitution When it was accepted as the law of the land he did what?
statarted a campain to amend the constitution with a bill of rights
What three virginians opposed the Constitution?
Patrick Henry and George Mason refused to ratify the Constitution unless a Bill of Rights was added. James Madison concurred that a Bill of Rights should be added. When this was certain to occur, these three Virginians voted for ratification, and Virginia became the 10th state to do so.
Who was elected as a delegate and opposed the constitutinal convention and did not attend?
Patrick Henry Patrick Henry
Which leader refused at attend the constitution out of concern that it's efforts could be a threat to liberty?
It was Patrick Henry.
Why were the anti federalist opposed to the constitution?
The anti federalists who included patriots such as Patrick Henry certainly were not opposed to America' becoming a prosperous nation nor were they opposed to union. However they did not want to see the individual states lose any of their powers. Patrick Henry queried, " Who authorized them to speak the language of We the People instead of We the States? "
What were some of Patrick Henry's political beliefs?
Patrick Henry served for the Virgina State Convention, which was called to ratify the constitution. He opposed the ratification of the US Constitution because he believed it endangered the rights of individuals and states. After the loss, an acceptance of the US Constitution was apparent by Henry, he then joined the Federalist. He was, in a sense, largley responsible for the Bill of Rights. Answered by Tim Nortman
Why werent Thomas Paine and Patrick Henry at the constitution meeting?
Patrick Henry was simply opposed to having such strong central government, along with Benjamin Franklen. Thomas Paine was simply not at the Colonies durring that time, I believe he was in England.
Anti-federalists opposed ratification because?
Patrick Henry opposed the Constitution. He feared that the central government woulds gain too much power. He felt that the Constitution went too far. He also opposed the Constitution because it did not have a bill of rights.
Who did not support ratification of the constitution?
Patrick Henry and Richard Henry Lee were both Virginians who did NOT support the Ratification of the Constitution.
Who is a colonists who opposed British rule?
Patrick Henry
