Question

What is the fundamental motivation of the Anti-Federalists in authoring the First Amendment?

A.The Anti-Federalists wanted to prevent the new government from restricting individual freedom of expression.

B.The Anti-Federalists wanted to prevent another war over land rights with Native Americans.

C.The Anti-Federalists thought that the state governments might become too powerful.

D.The Anti-Federalists thought that the people would rebel if their government did not approve the Bill of Rights.

Answer 1

Answer: D

The Anti-Federalists opposed the ratification of the 1787 U.S. Constitution because they feared that the new national government would be too powerful and thus threaten individual liberties, given the absence of a bill of rights.
Their opposition was an important factor leading to the adoption of the First Amendment and the other nine amendments that constitute the Bill of Rights.