Anti-Federalists strongest argument - Constitution lacked a bill of rights Demanded that the Constitution clearly guarantee the people's freedoms
Federalists promised to add a bill of rights in order to compromise

Why did the federalists support the ratification of the constitution? they believed in a strong federal government. they thought that it would end slavery. they were afraid the british would take over again. federalists believed the constitution provided just the right mix of power and limitations on power.