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Why did the Antifederalists want a bill of rights to be added to the Constitution?
Mostly because they wanted more freedom, like freedom of speech and things like that.
What group opposed ratification of the constitution?
Antifederalists
Did Antifederalists believe in Shays's Rebellion?
yes
Adding a bill of rights to the constitution was largely supported by the?
antifederalists
Who opposed Alexander Hamilton?
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.
What were the actions taken by the antifederalists?
they had war to protect themselves
What did people want before they could accpt the constitution?
A bill of rights
What things do antifederalists want?
a bill of rights
Why did some colonies not want a written Constitution?
look up antifederalists
Why did the bill of rights included in the constitution?
To protect our individual liberties/rights!! That was the only way antifederalists would approve of the Constitution! Hope I helped! :)
Why did the Antifederalists want a bill of rights to be added to the Constitution?
Mostly because they wanted more freedom, like freedom of speech and things like that.
Why did antifederalists oppose Alexander hamiltons's plan?
Why did Antifederalists oppose Alexander Hamilton's plan
What reason did the Antifederalists give to defend their views on the constitution?
They didn't want a powerful executive to become a king or tyrant.
What reasons did the Antifederalists give to defend their views on the constitution?
They didn't want a powerful executive to become a king or tyrant.
Who is considered the leading Antifederalist?
There were several antifederalists. Jefferson was considered the leading antifederalist. Other antifederalists include Patrick Henry and George Mason. Antifederalists opposed the constitution.
Why did some Americans want bill of rights added to the Constitution?
The constitution lacked a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms so antifederalists were afraid their freedom would be taken away.The Americans wanted their rights protected and they wanted a Bill Of Rights to ensure it was protected
What reasons did the antifederalists give to defend their views one the constitution?
They didn't want a powerful executive to become a king or tyrant.
