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Antifederalists wanted each State to be sovereign instead of having a national government that could make laws applying to the entire United States. In other words, the States would be "united" only in the case that they would help defend each other if England or some other country were to attack.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoAnti-federalists believed in the states having power with a weak government!
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Did Antifederalists believe in Shays's Rebellion?
yes
What group opposed ratification of the constitution?
Antifederalists
Adding a bill of rights to the constitution was largely supported by the?
antifederalists
Who opposed Alexander Hamilton?
Hamilton was opposed by the antifederalists, who believed that the US would be better off with the states in power, not a strong central government. The antifederalists were led by Thomas Jefferson. Even though the antifederalists lost the argument, they greatly influenced the first 10 amendments in the US constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights.
What president opposed the ratification of the US Constitution?
Antifederalists
Did Antifederalists believe in Shays's Rebellion?
yes
Why did antifederalists believe that the constitution was a treat to liberty?
it created a strong central government
Did madison and jefferson believe liberty can be safe only when ordinary people participating in government?
Yes, there are also republicans and antifederalists
Why did antifederalists oppose Alexander hamiltons's plan?
Why did Antifederalists oppose Alexander Hamilton's plan
Who is considered the leading Antifederalist?
There were several antifederalists. Jefferson was considered the leading antifederalist. Other antifederalists include Patrick Henry and George Mason. Antifederalists opposed the constitution.
Who are the antifederalists?
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Who were the federalists the antifederalists?
544
Why did antifederalists oppose Alexander Hamiltons plan?
Why did Antifederalists oppose Alexander Hamilton's plan
What did the federalists fight for?
the federalists were trying to get the antifederalists with the constitution and the federalists agreed with the constitution and the antifederalists didnt agree with the constitution
Was the presidential veto supported by antifederalists?
no
What opposed the ratification of the constitution?
Antifederalists
How did antifederalists view the constitution?
they were not in favor of it
