Farmers
antifederalists
* What citizens might have supported the Articles as they were written? * What groups may have wanted more power given to the national government? * Could you call those who supported the Articles "states righters
Antifederalists
yes
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.
no
farmers
antifederalists
Yes, because there was a political division between the Federalists and Antifederalists as to whether the Constitution should be passed or not. Federalists supported the Constitution and Antifederalists opposed the Constitution.
This is an opinion and only you can answer it. I imagine a teacher has asked this as a writing assignment. It was one of my favorite assignments to see if the students understood what I was teaching.
* What citizens might have supported the Articles as they were written? * What groups may have wanted more power given to the national government? * Could you call those who supported the Articles "states righters
The Federalists supported strong federal/central government, while the antifederalists wanted strong state government.
Why did Antifederalists oppose Alexander Hamilton's plan
There were several antifederalists. Jefferson was considered the leading antifederalist. Other antifederalists include Patrick Henry and George Mason. Antifederalists opposed the constitution.
The government usually supported owners
The government usually supported owners
Political parties that have historically supported Marxist thinking include the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, the Communist Party of China, the Communist Party of Cuba, and the Workers' Party of Korea (North Korea).