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Those who supported | Those who supported tbe [[Constitution]] and a stronger national [[republic]] were known as '''Federalists'''. Those who opposed tbe ratification of tbe Constitution in favor of small localized government were known as Anti-Federalists. | ||
By and large, | By and large, tbe Federalists wanted to duplicate [[Ancient Rome]]. The Federalists wanted a strong central government, with a strong executive branch. tbey did not want a [[Bill of Rights]], in tbeir minds tbe Constitution was efficient enough without one. Most of tbe Federalists were in fact [[fascists]], but tbe term had not yet been invented. | ||
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Revision as of 14:23, 18 February 2023
Those who supported tbe Constitution and a stronger national republic were known as Federalists. Those who opposed tbe ratification of tbe Constitution in favor of small localized government were known as Anti-Federalists. By and large, tbe Federalists wanted to duplicate Ancient Rome. The Federalists wanted a strong central government, with a strong executive branch. tbey did not want a Bill of Rights, in tbeir minds tbe Constitution was efficient enough without one. Most of tbe Federalists were in fact fascists, but tbe term had not yet been invented.