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The "anti-federalists were known as the Democratic-Republicans. They were led primarily by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. The anti-federalists were people who believed that the federal government should not be so strong as to overwhelm the power and sovereignty of the states.
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What party formed to oppose the Constitution?
the Anti Federalists opposed the constitution and worked for their state not to ratify it. Their famous leaders were Patrick Henry and George Mason
What group of people supported the Constitution during the ratification process?
Members of the Federalists party which included Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay supported the ratification of the Constitution. These members believed a centralized government was necessary to preserve the states in the union.
What two groups fought back forth about ratifying the constitution?
The Federalists, who were for the ratification of the Constitution, and the Anti-federalists, who were against the ratification.
Who are the opponents of the ratification of the constitution?
Anti-Federalists
What is the antonym for federalists?
anti-federalists.
