Which of these BEST explains why many Anti-Federalists finally agreed to the approve the U.S. Constitution?

Responses

A George Washington favored it.George Washington favored it.

B The Bill of Rights was added.The Bill of Rights was added.

C They wanted to have a better relationship with the Federalists.They wanted to have a better relationship with the Federalists.

D They feared a civil war would break out if the dispute continued.They feared a civil war would break out if the dispute continued.

1 answer

The option that BEST explains why many Anti-Federalists finally agreed to approve the U.S. Constitution is:

B The Bill of Rights was added.

Many Anti-Federalists were initially concerned about the lack of protections for individual liberties in the Constitution. The promise to add a Bill of Rights addressed these concerns and ultimately helped secure their support for ratification.