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The chief reason they objected to the Constitution was the shift from state to federal governance. The Constitution stripped away a lot of power from the states, and placed it under the Federal Government. Having just ousted one tyrannical government, they didn't want to open the door to another one,. As a result, some states were reluctant to sign.

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Q: What was the chief reason for the reluctance in many of the states before they would ratify the constitution?
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