The phrase referring to someone leading the Anti-Federalists of Virginia with fiery oratory is often associated with Patrick Henry. He was a prominent figure during the debates over the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and is known for his passionate speeches opposing it, advocating for states' rights and individual liberties. Henry's rhetoric galvanized many in Virginia who were skeptical of a strong central government.
Anti Federalists were led by Patrick Henry of Virginia.
The largest conflict over the Constitution, that between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, was about to begin. Federalists supported the Constitution and wished to see it ratified by the three-fifths of the states necessary, but the Anti-Federalists disapproved of the Constitution and feared the government outlined in it. After fiery debate, another compromise was established. Most Anti-Federalists feared the lack of a Bill of Rights securing individual liberties
what is a opponet
Anti-Federalists.
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.
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.
The Federalists, who were for the ratification of the Constitution, and the Anti-federalists, who were against the ratification.
Anti-Federalists
anti-federalists.
no they were leaders of the anti-federalists.
The federalists supported the constitution but the anti federalists wanted to change/tweak the constitution.
Federalists were overwhelmingly northern; Anti-Federalists were overwhelmingly southern