Question

Pls help! Which argument did the Antifederalists use to convince people to reject the Constitution?

Answer 1

Answer:

C. State constitutions guaranteed individual liberties.

Explanation:

The 1787 ratification of the Constitution of the United States was one of the major issues of discord between the supporters and opposers of the process. They are known as the Federalists and anti-Federalists.

The main argument of the Anti-federalists was that the federal government will have a massive hold over the people and restrict or minimize individual freedom. They believed that this new Constitution will lead to tyranny and reduce the powers of the state. To them, they wanted the division of power between the national and state governments, for a strong national government will only give more power to the President and individual state powers will lead to oppression. So, their argument was for a state government that will guarantee and allow individual liberties.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.