Probably the Most Alarming Characteristic of the New Constitution to the Antifederalists

question 14

Multiple Choice

Probably the most alarming characteristic of the new Constitution to the antifederalists who opposed it was the

• A) creation of a federal district for the national capital.
• B) creation of a standing army.
• C) absence of a bill of rights.
• D) omission of any reference to God.
• E) creation of the presidency.

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Definitions:

Slave Code

Laws established to determine the status of slaves and the rights of their owners, often including harsh restrictions on slaves' freedoms.

Comprehensive

Encompassing or covering completely; thorough and complete in terms of consideration or inclusion.

Colony

A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country.

Louis XV

Louis XV was King of France from 1715 to 1774, known for his luxurious lifestyle and the significant financial problems and political unrest that developed under his reign.