The Anti-Federalists opposed the ratification of the Constitution primarily because they feared it...

would be too weak to manage the national economy.

failed to create a strong national military.

lacked specific protections for individual liberties.

gave too much influence to smaller states in Congress.

What major concession did the Federalists make to win support from the Anti-Federalists for the ratification of the Constitution?

They agreed to limit the president to a single term in office.

They promised to add a Bill of Rights protecting individual freedoms.

They allowed each state the power to veto any federal law.

They reduced the power of the federal government to collect taxes from citizens.

To gain the necessary support from opposing Anti-Federalists for ratification.

To fulfill a requirement set by George Washington before he would agree to be president.

To copy a popular feature from the British system of government they admired.

To clearly define the powers of the president and limit the influence of Congress.

wanted to abolish the states entirely.

believed power should remain closer to the people in the states.

argued for a monarchy similar to Great Britain's.

were primarily concerned with foreign policy and trade agreements.