Question

Which of the following statements reflects an argument supported by Anti-Federalists?

A: Individual rights can best be protected by a strong central government.
B: The revolution was fought to end the tyranny of a strong central government.
C: Without a strong central government the union will fragment into smaller parts.
D: A strong central government is necessary to provide for the protection of the union.

Answer 1

meaning of Anti - Federalists

Anti-Federalism was a late-18th century movement that opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government and which later opposed the ratification of the 1787 Constitution. The previous constitution, called the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, gave state governments more authority. 

Answer 2

Answer:

Many Anti-Federalists preferred a weak central government because they equated a strong government with British tyranny. Others wanted to encourage democracy and feared a strong government that would be dominated by the wealthy. They felt that the states were giving up too much power to the new federal government.