The anti-federalists (they were against (anti) the federal government)
The Anti-Federalists failed to block the central government that the Federalists pushed, but they did secure the addition of a Bill of Rights. Patrick Henry, James Monroe and Samuel Adams are examples of notable Anti-Federalists.
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The Federalists wanted a strong central government whereas the Republicans feared a strong central government.
The Federalists wanted a strong central government whereas the Republicans feared a strong central government.
government take over, they feared a strong central government.
they feared it would be government by a small, educated group of individuals
They feared there government was too weak and it would destroy the country.
They feared that a strong central government would act like a monarchy.
The Articles of Confederation failed because they did not give Congress and the national government enough power. The new United States just fought a war to end what they considered tyrannical rule of a strong government that overpowered local government and the leaders of the U.S. feared a powerful central government.
the anti federalists
Citizens feared that a central bank placed too much power in the hands of the federal government.
Anti-Federalists