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The proposed Constitution created a central government with too much power

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What opposed the ratification of the constitution?

Antifederalists


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Americans who opposed the Constitution were called?

Antifederalists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


What was the term for people opposed to the ratification of the constitution?

Antifederalists


What president opposed the ratification of the US Constitution?

Antifederalists


Who opposed ratification of the Constitution until after the inclusion of a bill of rights?

Antifederalists


Was there a political division in America in 1789?

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.


What was the main reason antifederalists opposed ratification of the new constitution?

They believed that the Constitution diminished states' rights.


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.


What were people opposed to the constitution preferring more power be given to the state governments than to the national government?

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 did the federalists fight for?

the federalists were trying to get the antifederalists with the constitution and the federalists agreed with the constitution and the antifederalists didnt agree with the constitution