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Why had Patrick Henry and George Mason and Richard Henry Lee opposed the constitution?
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Because they saw a more powerful central government as a threat to the rights of individuals and the power of state governments.
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What did patrick henry and George mason wanted to be added to the constitution-?
Patrick Henry and George Manson wanted the Federalists to add the first ten amendments of the Constitution.
What were Patrick Henrys and george masons views on ratification?
what were Patrick Henry's and george mason's views on ratification
Who were two leaders in the party that attacked the Constitution?
it was George Mason and Patrick Henry.
Why didn't George Mason sign the Constitution?
He didn't sign The Constitution because he thought it gave the federal government too much power AND because he opposed slavery.
How did Patrick Henry contribute to our country's history?
Patrick Henry was famous for his speech "Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death"
What three virginians opposed the Constitution?
Patrick Henry and George Mason refused to ratify the Constitution unless a Bill of Rights was added. James Madison concurred that a Bill of Rights should be added. When this was certain to occur, these three Virginians voted for ratification, and Virginia became the 10th state to do so.
Who were the anitfederalists?
The anti-federalists opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on the basis that it provided a powerful centralized government. They were led by Patrick Henry, George Mason, and George Clinton.
What did patrick henry and George mason wanted to be added to the constitution-?
Patrick Henry and George Manson wanted the Federalists to add the first ten amendments of the Constitution.
Who is considered the leading Antifederalist?
There were several antifederalists. Jefferson was considered the leading antifederalist. Other antifederalists include Patrick Henry and George Mason. Antifederalists opposed the constitution.
What were Patrick Henrys and george masons views on ratification?
what were Patrick Henry's and george mason's views on ratification
What party formed to oppose the Constitution?
the Anti Federalists opposed the constitution and worked for their state not to ratify it. Their famous leaders were Patrick Henry and George Mason
Name given to people who supported the constitution?
George Mason and Patrick Henry
Who were two leaders in the party that attacked the Constitution?
it was George Mason and Patrick Henry.
Who was the Anti-Federalist from Virginia who was opposed to the Constitution during its ratification?
George Madison
What are the names of two people that signed the Constitution?
George Mason, Patrick Henry George Washington,Benjamin Franklin
Who were in favor of the Constitution?
all of these early leaders were in favor of the Constitution except James Madison or Patrick Henry or Alexander Hamilton or George Washington?
Which term refers to the group of people who opposed the Constitution?
The people who opposed the original US Constitution were called antifederalists. Vocal opponents like Patrick Henry and George Mason led the charge in then creating the Bill of Rights, the original set of ten Constitutional Amendments which further specified the responsibilities of the state and federal governments as well as the rights of the people.
