Anti-Federalists
Supported states’ rights and wanted protection of rights
Bill of Rights
The Anti-Federalists demanded a Bill of Rights because the believed that a Bill of Rights needed to be added to the Constitution to protect peoples rights.
Central Government
Anti-federalists wanted a small central government because they believed local governments best understood what citizens needed and would best protect citizens’ freedom.
Over Power State Gov.
Anti-federalists opposed parts of the Constitution they thought limited the power of the states because they feared that a strong central government would overpower state governments.