Patrick Henry at a Debate in the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 5 1788, and James Madison, in the Federalist, Number 10, 1787 represent two different perspectives on the ratification of the constitution. Anti-federalists and federalists were opposing forces in the ratification process. Anti-federalists wanted to prevent the constitution from being ratified while the federalists favored a strong central government and the passage of the constitution.
Anti-federalists were against the ratification of the constitution. They feared the constitution could lead to autocratic tyranny. They also felt that their civil liberties were in jeopardy and desired a list of guaranteed civil liberties. Patrick Henry holds an anti-federalist view in his
Anti-federalists were against the ratification of the constitution. They feared the constitution could lead to autocratic tyranny. They also felt that their civil liberties were in jeopardy and desired a list of guaranteed civil liberties. Patrick Henry holds an anti-federalist view in his