Question

Why were some americans opposed to the constitution??

Answer 1

The Anti-Federalists were opposed to the ratification of the Constitution because they felt as though it gave too much power to the national government. 

Answer 2

The Anti-Federalists were opposed to the ratification of the Constitution because they felt as though it gave too much power to the national government. ... Anti-Federalists feared that a tyrannical, national government would take rights away from American citizens (as the British had done).