Question

Which of these reasons was NOT a basis for the Antifederalists' opposition to the new constitution?

A) It did not include a Bill of Rights.


B) It was drafted mainly by aristocrats and wealthy property-owners.


C) It weakened the power of states.


D) It was a bundle of compromises.

Answer 1

"There were several issues, mostly coming down to their opposition to a strong central government and protection of the rights of the citizens.

"The Anti-Federalists did not want to ratify the Constitution. Basically, they argue that:

It gave too much power to the national government at the expense of the [states].
There was no bill of rights.
The national government could maintain an army in peacetime.
Congress, because of the `necessary and proper clause,' wielded too much power.
The executive branch held too much power. Meeting Room

Of these complaints, the lack of a bill of rights was the most effective. The American people had just fought a war to defend their rights, and they did not want a intimidating national government taking those rights away again. The lack of a bill of rights was the focus of the Anti-Federalist campaign against ratification." "

Source: http://library.thinkquest.org/11572/creation/framing/feds.html

Remember what I am giving you is WHY the anti-federalists opposed. There is a brief sentence in there that seems to give you the answer. c;

Good luck. ;D

Answer 2

C seems fitting for this one.

Answer 3

That's what I was thinking. :3

Answer 4

It was A. lol

Answer 5

"There was no bill of rights."

Answer 6

Hmmm, that would be a reason they opposed, as stated in the information Kewl posted...

Answer 7

Yupp (:

Answer 8

Now I'm confused haha, but whatever... Any more questions?

Answer 9

Not at the moment.. :b

Answer 10

Okay, keep me posted when you get more (:

Answer 11

Will do. (:

Answer 12

It's D for future users.