Anti federalist
The Anti-Federalists feared strong centralized government and favored the individual and States having more power than the federal government.
They feared the possible abuse of power by the Federal Government.
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Federalists
Citizens feared that a central bank placed too much power in the hands of the federal government.
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The anti-federalists (they were against (anti) the federal government)
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The Anti-Federalist Party feared that a strong central government would endanger people's liberties. They believed that a powerful national government could lead to tyranny and the erosion of individual rights. This concern was a significant factor in their opposition to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, which they felt concentrated too much power in the federal government. Instead, they advocated for stronger state governments and protections for individual freedoms.
Rhode Island did not attend the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787. They feared the idea of a strong federal government.
The anti-federalists were against a strong central government. They feared that a strong federal government will destroy the hard won liberties they accomplished during the Revolutionary War.