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What where the first two parties in the US?
I believe that the first two were the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists, but as far as early presidential elections are concerned, the first two parties were the Federalists and the Democratic Republicans.
Were James Monroe Patrick Henry and George Mason leaders of the federalists?
no they were leaders of the anti-federalists.
Who led the anti federalists movement?
The anti-federalists were led by Thomas Jefferson.
People who opposed ratification of the new Constitution were called?
Anti-federalists.
Why did federalists and anti federalists clash over the ratification of the constitution?
Because the federalists wanted the constitution and the anti-Federalists didn't, because the anti-Federalists wanted a smaller government and were afraid the Constitution would take away their freedom.
What group was concerned about the constitutions provisions for the strength of the president and the lack of specific guarantees of civil liberties?
The anti-federalists.
Were the anti-federalists wealthy?
Most anti-federalists consist of lower case merchants and farmers. So to answer your question, most anti-federalists were not wealthy.
What party was specifically concerned about the possible abuse of power by the federal government?
The Anti-Federalists
What group was concerned with the federal government having too much power?
Anti federalists
What where the first two parties in the US?
I believe that the first two were the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists, but as far as early presidential elections are concerned, the first two parties were the Federalists and the Democratic Republicans.
What are the opponents of the constitution?
what is a opponet
Who did the Anti-Federalists believe were most represented in the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists believed the constitution represented small states over all.
The Anti-Federalists were concerned that the newly drafted Constitution did not protect individual liberties How was this concern addressed?
with the Bill of Rights
Why did the federalist and anti federalist disagree?
There were two sides to the Great Debate: the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The Federalists wanted to ratify the Constitution, the Anti-Federalists did not.
Why did the federalist and the anti Federalist disagree?
There were two sides to the Great Debate: the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The Federalists wanted to ratify the Constitution, the Anti-Federalists did not.
What two groups fought back forth about ratifying the constitution?
The Federalists, who were for the ratification of the Constitution, and the Anti-federalists, who were against the ratification.
Who are the opponents of the ratification of the constitution?
Anti-Federalists
