Question

The Anti-Federalists __________. a. favored ratification of the Constitution b. represented a radical fringe whose position on the Constitution constituted a very small minority c. believed the Constitution created an overly powerful central government that would be hostile to personal liberty d. were mainly wealthy bankers, lawyers, and plantation owners e. were at a disadvantage because they were arguing in favor of changing the status quo and thus had the burden of advocating change

Answer 1

Answer: believed the Constitution created an overly powerful central government that would be hostile to personal liberty

Explanation:

The Anti-Federalists were the people that were against the ratification of the Constitution in 1787. The reason for this was because they were afraid that feared that the new national government will give so much power to the Federal government and thereby individual freedoms will be threatened.

The Anti-Federalists argued believe that too much power will be taken away from the state government and the local governments as the federal government will accumulate the powers.

Therefore, the correct option is C.