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The antifederalists opposed the ratification of the constitution because the new constitution

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They believed it would give too much power to the federal government.

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Why did the Antifederalists oppose the new constitution?

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The correct answer is
didn't have a bill of rights that would guarantee basic freedoms.

They believed that without the bill of rights that specifically enumerate the rights of the people, the government could exploit the constitution and become tyrannical because people would get too much power. They wanted higher state rights and a weaker federation.
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