During the Founding era, ________ were the strongest supporters of adding a bill of rights to the Constitution.

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The Antifederalists were the strongest supporters of adding a bill of rights to the Constitution. They feared that without explicit protections for individual liberties, the federal government would become too powerful and infringe upon citizens' rights. The Federalists, on the other hand, believed that the Constitution itself was sufficient in protecting liberties, and that a bill of rights was unnecessary and potentially even dangerous, as it could limit rights not explicitly listed. The other answer choices do not accurately reflect the historical context of the Founding era and their attitudes towards a bill of rights.

During the Founding Era, ________ Were the Strongest Supporters of Adding