Anti-Federalists were opponents of ratification who feared the new Constitution created too strong a central government that threatened individual liberties and state sovereignty.
Anti-Federalist concerns led to the Bill of Rights and continue to influence debates about federal power, individual rights, and government limitations.
Anti-Federalists weren't against government—they wanted stronger protections for individual liberties and more limited central authority.
Anti-Federalist concerns led to the Bill of Rights and continue to influence debates about federal power, individual rights, and government limitations.
Anti-Federalists weren't against government—they wanted stronger protections for individual liberties and more limited central authority.