The Anti-Federalists

The Anti-Federalists were a group in the late 1700s who opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. They were concerned that the new government would be too powerful and could threaten individual freedoms and states' rights. They preferred a weaker national government and greater power for individual states. Their efforts led to the addition of the Bill of Rights, which guaranteed protections for personal liberties. Overall, they played a crucial role in shaping the balance of power between the federal government and states in the early United States.