Question

The Anti-Federalists tended to be among the elite members of society who believed a strong government would be better for both national defense and economic growth.


True

False

Answer 1

False. The Anti-Federalists were generally not among the elite members of society; rather, they were often comprised of farmers, laborers, and those who favored states' rights and feared that a strong central government would threaten individual liberties and local governance. They were concerned that a strong national government would lead to the erosion of personal freedoms and the concentration of power in the hands of a few.