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The small states thought it was unfair when they vote, because mostly, the candidate with votes from big states won.
So they created the Articles of Confederation... but later, people found flaws in this, so they created the new U.S. constitution.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThey were afraid they would not have many rights and that a small group of powerful people could act as dictators.
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∙ 10y agotoo little power, so the states couldn't be held together as a union and function well together, the states would be too individual and separate
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∙ 13y agothey did not think they were capable of governing themselves
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∙ 8y agoThere were no republicans in the 1700's and they won't exist until 1860, so they weren't against a strong central government.
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∙ 12y agoBeacuse it is strong.
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Why did the anti federalists fear an energetic central government?
people were scared
What was the fear of red scare?
The term Red Scare denotes of strong Anti-Communism in the United States.
Why did the south fear it would lose power in the federal government?
Because the federal government would abolish slavery.
What is the red scare?
A nation wide fear of communistsA fear that communists and radicals were plotting revolution in the United States NOVANET
What is red scare?
A nation wide fear of communistsA fear that communists and radicals were plotting revolution in the United States NOVANET
What did many delegates at the constitutional convention fear that a strong central government would do?
They were afraid a strong central government would take away rights of individuals and states.
Why did Americans fear a strong central government after the revolution?
The states would have too much power.
What did some states demand be added to the constitution due to the fear of tyranny from a strong central government?
the bill of rights
What does the anti federalists fear?
government take over, they feared a strong central government.
How does the constitution reflect the fear of a strong central government?
No one CARES!
What was the source of fear of a central government?
The fear of a central government was based on the previous government of America, which was an oppressive monarchy. Americans were afraid that a strong central government would be just like being ruled by a king all over again.
What did the fear of a strong central government lead to the adoption of?
It was for the adoption of the checks and balance system
How does the Constitution reflect the fear of a too strong central government?
The constitution reflected the fear of too strong a central government by dividing power among three branches. Power is divided among the Executive Branch, the Judiciary, and the Legislative Branch.
How does the constitution reflect the fear of too strong a central government?
The constitution reflected the fear of too strong a central government by dividing power among three branches. Power is divided among the Executive Branch, the Judiciary, and the Legislative Branch.
Why did the writers of the constitution fear strong central government?
The founding fathers did not fear strong central government, if anything they supported it. The British rule was very strong in government and America did not want too much power to come to one or a group of people. So the Articles of Confederation were set up as a weak form of central government to avoid becoming like the British rule.
When did all of the 13 colonies have their own government?
The thirteen colonies first had their own government when the Articles of Confederation was in effect. The Articles of Confederation was a national government that gave individual power to each state instead of a strong central government like we have today. The strong state government was used in fear against having a monarchy or dictatorship like they had escaped from England. Even today states still have their own government it is just the strong central government is the "supreme law of the land."
What was the source of fear of a weak central government?
They feared that the states would not hold together and break off into other countries. States under a weak central government could make their own money and have laws contrary to the central government.
