USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A clash erupted over ratification, with the Anti-Federalists opposing the creation of a strong national government and rejecting ratification and the Federalists advocating a strong union and adoption of the Constitution.

Detailed explanation-2: -Many Anti-Federalists preferred a weak central government because they equated a strong government with British tyranny. Others wanted to encourage democracy and feared a strong government that would be dominated by the wealthy. They felt that the states were giving up too much power to the new federal government.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Federalists contended that a stronger central government would provide a solid base from which New York could grow and prosper. The anti-Federalists clamored for a bill of rights and fought to preserve the autonomy of the state against federal encroachments.

Detailed explanation-4: -They favored weaker state governments, a strong centralized government, the indirect election of government officials, longer term limits for officeholders, and representative, rather than direct, democracy.

Detailed explanation-5: -The federalists favored the constitution and they wanted a strong national government that the constitution provided. The anti-federalists believed that the federalists pan posed a threat to state governments and to the rights of individuals.