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Anti-Federalists opposed the establishment of a national treasury primarily because they feared it would concentrate too much power in the federal government, undermining state sovereignty. They were concerned that a central treasury could lead to financial mismanagement and corruption, ultimately favoring wealthy elites at the expense of ordinary citizens. Additionally, they believed that a national treasury could facilitate oppressive taxation and diminish individual liberties. Overall, they sought to protect the agrarian interests and local governance that they felt were threatened by a strong centralized financial institution.

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