The Constitution gives too much power to the central government, overpowering the states.

The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.

The Constitution says federal laws are “the supreme law of the land,” so the federal government could just take complete control.

The United States is too large to have a central government. People won’t know their leaders and will lose control over the government.

It will not be possible for the federal government to overpower the states because the states are a necessary part of the federal government.

Opposed the development of a strong federal government

Wanted a stronger national government

Mostly lived in rural areas

Mostly lived in urban areas

Opposed constitution until the Bill of Rights were included

Proposed and supported the Constitution

Included Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams

Included Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, John Jay, John Adams

Felt states should spend their money as they saw fit