Patrick Henry ultimately opposed ratification of the Constitution because he believed it assigned too much power to the national government at the expense of state authority. Patrick Henry is, therefore, best considered a/an ________.

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Antifederalists were those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution, mainly due to concerns about the extent of power being given to the national government and the lack of a bill of rights. Patrick Henry was a prominent antifederalist and played an influential role in shaping the debate over the Constitution.

Patrick Henry Ultimately Opposed Ratification of the Constitution Because He