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What is the name of the group that feared a powerful national government?
the antifederalist
What antifederalist believed what was needed?
Anti federalists were against strong central government
What federalists and federalists are argued primaily over which issue?
This government would have control over the entire nation. The supporters of the antifederalist party insisted on rule by local, or state, governments.
How did the adoption of the bill of rights address antifederalist criticism of the new constitution?
protecting the citizens from abuses of power by the national government
Why was george mason a antifederalist?
George Mason was an Antifederalist because he believed that the proposed U.S. Constitution concentrated too much power in the federal government, undermining states' rights and individual liberties. He was particularly concerned about the lack of a Bill of Rights, which he felt was essential to protect citizens from potential government overreach. Mason's advocacy for personal freedoms and skepticism toward centralized authority reflected the broader Antifederalist stance against the Constitution as it was originally drafted.
Why did the antifederalist oppose the constitution?
They were afraid that too much power would be vested in a central government. Also, they opposed it because there was no Bill of Rights.
How did the Federalist Papers and the Antifederalist Papers influence ideas on the systems of U.S. government?
55 people signed up 39 agree 19 didnt
How did the federalist paper and the antifederalist papers influence ideas on system of U.S government?
55 people signed up 39 agree 19 didnt
How did the Federalist papers and the Antifederalist papers influence ideas on system of U.S. Government?
55 people signed up 39 agree 19 didnt
Was Robert Morris an antifederalist?
No, Robert Morris was not an Antifederalist; he was a Federalist. Morris, a prominent financial leader during the American Revolution and a signatory of the Articles of Confederation, supported the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. He believed in a strong central government to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and was involved in promoting the new Constitution. Antifederalists, in contrast, were concerned about the potential for government overreach and the lack of a Bill of Rights.
Which reason best explains why many antifederalist finally agreed to the ratifraction of the constitution?
They wanted protections against tyranny of the central government.
Is antifederalist a republican in the 1700s?
yes
