The Anti-Federalists opposed the new U.S. Constitution for numerous reasons. They distrusted large, powerful national governments and believed liberty could only be protected in small republics in which the rulers were closely checked by the public. They believed a large nation could best be governed by a confederation, with local governments having the most control. A strong national government would be distant from the people and not capable of protecting the rights of the citizens. Congress would tax too heavily and the Supreme Court would overrule state courts. They distrusted the president having too much power, including a standing army under his control. They also favored the addition of a Bill of Rights to protect the citizens from the national government. They wanted the House of Representatives increased in size so it would reflect a greater variety of popular interests. The wanted a council created to check the actions of the president. They also favored leaving military affairs in the hands of the state militias.
1789
Americas first abolitionist?
thomas jefferson
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The Treaty of Tordesillas was the first attempt to divide the Americas between Spain and Portugal.Treaty of Tordesillas
U.S. constitution
articles of confedertion...
Articles of Confederation but it failed
In London at Constitution Hill.
the disproportionate power of the north in the federation and problems of revenue allocation were two significant problems of the 1963(first republic) constitution
The Americans implemented the Articles of Confederation as the first form of constitution. However, this document established a very weak form of government.
The Americans implemented the Articles of Confederation as the first form of constitution. However, this document established a very weak form of government.