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People opposed to a strong national government?
The anti-federalists were the opponents of ratifying the U.S. Constitution, because it would create a strong central government. Some of the noted anti-federalists were Patrick Henry, George Clinton and James Monroe.
What were the reasons some anti-federalists didn't sign the constitution?
The antifederalists wanted states rights and the constitution didn't include that so they refused to sign it unless they got state rights.
Who were the important antifederalists?
Some of the most influential anti-federalists were Patrick Henry, George Mason, and James Winthrop. Also on the list would be James Monroe, Samuel Adams, and Robert Yates.
Who were the most important Antifederalists?
Some of the most influential anti-federalists were Patrick Henry, George Mason, and James Winthrop. Also on the list would be James Monroe, Samuel Adams, and Robert Yates.
The federalists or the antifederalists had the more valid arguments?
There is no doubt that the Anti-Federalist had some very valid arguments but in many ways, their principles seemed to be flawed. The Anti-Federalists believed that the Constitution was an attempt to fuse the government into one nation and for them this would undermine any authority the states had. The contention of this argument was on the basis that, "there was an inherent connection between the states and the preservation of individual liberty, which is the end of any legitimate government.
Why did antifederalists oppose?
Federalists were people who supported the new Constitution and wanted it ratified to replace the Articles of Confederation. Federalists supported a strong national government with powers to control interstate commerce, the power to tax, and holding more governmental power in the nation than the states. Federalists were one of the first political parties to develop in the US. Anti-Federalists did not favor ratification of the Constitution. Some said they would support it if a Bill of Rights was added. Anti-Federalists favored states' rights and believed a too powerful national government would not protect the rights of the people. Anti-Federalists opposed the political party of the Federalists.
What did the antifederalists believe in?
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.
What is the difference between federalists and the antifederalits?
Federalists support the federal government and believed government was all important. Some prominent Federalists were George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Madame Taussaud. Anti-Federalists were anarchists who believed human nature was essentially positive and that mankind did not need government at all. Anti-Federalists opposed the Constitution of 1787 and thought that Americans should go back to a Lockean "state of nature." Prominent Anti-Federalists included John Adams and Alexander Hamilton.
What do anti-federalists believe?
Anti-federalists believe that State government should be more important and more powerful than the Federal government. They also believe that the Bill of Rights is good and that it should be kept.
Why did some colonies not want a written Constitution?
look up antifederalists
Who are some federalists?
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How were the federalists' able to win ratification?
The federalists sent out the Federalists papers in which the people somewhat agreed with the constitution after some states disagreed with it.
