Question

Which group opposed the ratification of the United States constitution?

Answer 1

The group that opposed the ratification of the United States Constitution was known as the **Anti-Federalists**. They were concerned that the new Constitution would create a strong central government that could threaten individual liberties and state sovereignty. The Anti-Federalists advocated for a Bill of Rights to be included in the Constitution to protect the rights of citizens. Key figures among the Anti-Federalists included Patrick Henry, George Mason, and Richard Henry Lee.