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when the constitution was presented to the anti federalists they rejected it on the grounds that "we the people" really meant the aristocrates as well as the fact that there was no mention of liberty and the press. that is how we got the Bill of Rights.
What else can I help you with?
Were James Monroe Patrick Henry and George Mason leaders of the federalists?
no they were leaders of the anti-federalists.
Who led the anti federalists movement?
The anti-federalists were led by Thomas Jefferson.
People who opposed ratification of the new Constitution were called?
Anti-federalists.
Why did federalists and anti federalists clash over the ratification of the constitution?
Because the federalists wanted the constitution and the anti-Federalists didn't, because the anti-Federalists wanted a smaller government and were afraid the Constitution would take away their freedom.
What are federalists and anti-federalists?
The federalists were supporters of the Constitution while the anti-federalists oppose the Constitution because of its lack of a Bill of Rights. Key federalists include Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and initially James Madison (changes to a republican (former anti-federalists) later on) Key anti-federalists include, Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson.
What are the opponents of the constitution?
what is a opponet
Why did the federalist and anti federalist disagree?
There were two sides to the Great Debate: the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The Federalists wanted to ratify the Constitution, the Anti-Federalists did not.
Why did the federalist and the anti Federalist disagree?
There were two sides to the Great Debate: the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The Federalists wanted to ratify the Constitution, the Anti-Federalists did not.
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.
Were James Monroe Patrick Henry and George Mason leaders of the federalists?
no they were leaders of the anti-federalists.
What were people called who didnt support ratification of the constitution?
The federalists supported the constitution but the anti federalists wanted to change/tweak the constitution.
What was not a significant difference between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists during the ratification debates?
Federalists were overwhelmingly northern; Anti-Federalists were overwhelmingly southern
Who pushed for the Bill of Rights?
Madison, the president
What did the the anti- federalists want?
The Anti Federalists did not want a strong central government.
Who led the anti federalists movement?
The anti-federalists were led by Thomas Jefferson.
