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The federalists wanted a strong government and the anti-federalists felt that the constitution gave the government and president too much power.
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∙ 18y agoSince the definition of an anti-federalist is someone who opposed the constitution, obviously none of them signed it. Such men as Elbridge Gerry of Massachussets and Peyton Randolph and James Mason of Virginia had quit the convention when they saw that their ideas for a less centralized government were not going to be adopted. Michael Montagne
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∙ 9y agoFederalists were in favor of a strong central government, and favored strong fiscal policies that included paying off the national debt, setting tariffs to make domestic industries stronger, and establishing a national bank. The Anti-Federalists were opposed to a strong central government, and preferred more power in the hands of individual states. They believed too much power in the federal government, along with a national bank, gave the government too much power, and could easily lead to tyranny.
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∙ 11y agoFederalists are for the constitution while the antifederalist are not
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∙ 12y agosupporters of the new constitution were federalists and anti federalists where the peoepl agianst the new constitution.
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∙ 13y agothe positions were fedralist supported the constitution ad the other did not......................................................................ok!
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∙ 12y agoThe Federalists supported the Ratification of the Constitution and the Antifederalists urged the Ratification Conventions not to Ratify the Constitution.
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What were the people who supported the Constitution called?
The side at opposed the ratificaton of the constition was the Anti- federalists. people who were Anti-federalists such as George Mason and others.
Who were the leading anti-federalists?
George Mason and Patrick Henry were 2 of the main ones. (Patrick Henry was the main leader). Thomas Jefferson and Elbridge Gerry were also antifederalists.
Why did antifederalists oppose Alexander Hamiltons plan?
Why did Antifederalists oppose Alexander Hamilton's plan
Who were the Federalists?
People who supported the new constitution and work to get it ratified
Which term refers to the group of people who opposed the Constitution?
The people who opposed the original US Constitution were called antifederalists. Vocal opponents like Patrick Henry and George Mason led the charge in then creating the Bill of Rights, the original set of ten Constitutional Amendments which further specified the responsibilities of the state and federal governments as well as the rights of the people.
What did the federalists fight for?
the federalists were trying to get the antifederalists with the constitution and the federalists agreed with the constitution and the antifederalists didnt agree with the constitution
Who were the federalists the antifederalists?
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How did the nations first parties get started?
It began with federalists and antifederalists then federalists integrated to republicans and anti-federalists went to democrats
Which of the two groups debating the constitution favored ratification?
Federalists And Antifederalists Fought Over The Ratification
Was there a political division in America in 1789?
Yes, because there was a political division between the Federalists and Antifederalists as to whether the Constitution should be passed or not. Federalists supported the Constitution and Antifederalists opposed the Constitution.
What was the role of Federalists and Antifederalists in the radification process?
The Federalists were the ones whom wanted to aprove the constitution, and make it legal. The Antifederalists were the one whom voted againt aproving the constituition. The Federalists were the ones whom wanted to aprove the constitution, and make it legal. The Antifederalists were the one whom voted againt aproving the constituition.
The differences between anti-federalists and federalists?
Federalists are people who support the constitution and on ther the other hand antifederalists are people oppose the constitution
How was the ratification of the constitution overcome between federalists and antifederalists?
they got along
How would the federalists and antifederalists view the power held by congress today?
The antifederalists would be appalled at the degree to which power has been transferred to Congress and U.S. Government. I suspect even the federalists would be uneasy.
How was the dispute between the federalists and the anti-federalists resolved?
It wasn't. we still have republicans and democrats today, which are forms of the federalists and antifederalists
What did the federalists and antifederalists have in common?
The common interest of the anti-federalists and federalists was that they both wanted America to be controlled by the people. Their motives were to preserve the liberty and independence of the people.
What are the differences between federalist's and antifederalist's?
The antifederalists, or people who opposed a strong federal government, came into quarrel with the federalists, who favored a strong federal government. The federalists differ from the anti-federalists in terms of social, economic, and political expression. Many differences arose between the federalists and the antifederalists concerning social issues. First of all, the antifederalists were from the poorer classes, while the federalists were from higher, more aristocratic classes. Antifederalists mainly consisted of uneducated people who made up the working class. Federalists, however, were aristocratic people who were cultured and well educated.
