sep 25, 1787 - Anti-Federalist Papers
Description:
The Anti-Federalist Papers were a series of essays and writings by opponents of the newly proposed U.S. Constitution who advocated for a weaker central government in favor of greater state sovereignty. These writings, penned by various authors under pseudonyms, expressed concerns about the absence of a bill of rights and feared that the strong national government proposed by the Constitution would lead to tyranny and oppression.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 25, 1787
Now
~ 237 years ago