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What are the anti-federalist criticism of the constitution?

Anonymous

∙ 9y ago

Updated: 8/19/2023

There were many colonists that were known as federalists,who approved of the constitution and set out to defend it against all its opponents who were known as anti-federalists. It would stop all things the were trying to do in part of the nation they had problems getting there own laws approved.

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∙ 16y ago

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How did the adoption of the bill of rights address antifederalist criticism of the new constitution?

protecting the citizens from abuses of power by the national government

How did the federalist and antifederalist feel about the constitution?

nothing

The element of the Constitution most representative of the antifederalist perspective is the?

The Bill of Rights

Was john jay a antifederalist?

No John Jay was not an antifederalist...he was one of three people to write the federalist papers advocating the ratification of the constitution. James Madison wrote the Virginia Plan, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights...

Who argued the Constitution could be changed if problems arose?

The antifederalist argued about the constition

What was primary objection of the antifederalist to ratification of the Constitution?

they believed the rights of the people were not protected.

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.

Why did the federalist have to promise to add a bill of rights to the Constitution in order to get it ratified?

Antifederalist fears that the Constitution would destroy liberties.

Explain why antifederalist opposed ratification of constitution?

Relate the glorious revolution of 1688 to the first 10 amendments to the us constitution. What did they have in common?

What Virginia antifederalist leader who thought Constitution spelled the end of liberty and equality?

Alexander Hamilton

Virginia antifederalist leader who thought the constitution spelled the end of liberty and equality?

Alexander Hamilton

What was the main argument of the antifederalist agenst the constitution?

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