Answer C. Although the anti-federalists wanted a weak federal
government, fearing the possibility of another government in which they
had just revolted against, they were able to push for the Bill of
Rights. The Bill of Rights grants individuals protections from the
government, especially a corrupt government.
<u><em>John Brown's motive for raiding the federal arsenal at harpers ferry was to protest the harassment of abolitionists. to keep states from enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act. And to arm slaves and start an uprising against slavery.</em></u>
