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Anti-Federalists

The Anti-Federalists opposed ratification of the Constitution and were typified by:

Ratification sentiments map

  • A desire to establish a weak central government (as had been created by the Articles of Confederation)
  • A corresponding desire for strong state governments
  • The support of many small farmers and small landowners
  • The support of debtor elements who felt that strong state legislatures were more sympathetic to them than a strong central government.
The pro-ratification view was espoused by the Federalists.

The term Anti-Federalist was later applied to the emerging political faction headed by Thomas Jefferson during the administration of George Washington. This faction would become the Democratic-Republican Party and later the Democratic Party.

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From Revolution to Reconstruction: Documents: Anti-Federalist Papers
FRtR > Documents > Anti-Federalist Papers The Anti-Federalist Papers Papers, leaflets and discussions in the constitutional congress dealing with the same topics as Federalist Papers from another point of view *** Quote * Context *** Anti-Federalist Papers The Anti-Federalist Papers Papers, leaflets and discussions in the constitutional congress dealing with the same topics as Federalist Papers from another point of view *** Quote * Context *** Anti-Federalist Papers Papers, leaflets and discussions in the constitutional congress dealing with the same topics as Federalist Papers from another point of view *** Quote * Context *** In 1778 the ...
http://www.let.rug.nl/usa/D/1776-1800/federalist/antixx.htm

Historical Documents - Index to the Anti-Federalist Papers
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http://www.historicaldocuments.com/Antifederalist.htm

Constitutional Topic: The Federalists and Anti-Federalists - The U.S. Constitution Online - USConstitution.net
Note the the Anti-Federalists are often referred to as just Antifederalists (without the hyphen). Either form is generally acceptable. Other pages of interest would include: Ratification Timeline, Ratification Documents, Ratification Anti-Federalists are often referred to as just Antifederalists (without the hyphen). Either form is generally acceptable. Other pages of interest would include: Ratification Timeline, Ratification Documents, Ratification Dates and Votes.
http://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_faf.html

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