What Was the Main Handicap of the Anti-Federalists in Their

question 31

Multiple Choice

What was the main handicap of the Anti-Federalists in their efforts to prevent the adoption of the US Constitution?

• A)They were isolated in just a few southern states.
• B)Ratification of the Constitution was nearly certain over their objections.
• C)They were perceived as too pro-French.
• D)They had no alternative plan.
• E)Their leaders were less articulate than those of the Federalists.

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