The previous constitution, called the Articles of Confederation, gave state governments more authority. Led by Patrick Henry of Virginia, Anti-Federalists worried, among other things, that the position of president, then a novelty, might evolve into a monarchy
It led to drastic inflation of prices in the 1970's
the increases in prices led to an increased level of public anxiety. there was widespread discontent in the USA. The problem was made worse by increased oil prices resulting from wars in the middle east. It also sedimented American uproar against the Vietnam war.
In theory with radio or Morse code light messages, they could coordinate attacks and such, probably with radio<span />
i think its the second one