AntiFederalists
Patrick Henry Warns of a “Great and Mighty Empire”
On June 5, 1788, Patrick Henry gave a speech at the Virginia Ratifying Convention warning that โconsolidationโ โ centralizing of power โ would turn the United States into a dangerous empire.ย The speech was prophetic, and if you didnโt know otherwise, youโd assume it...
Patrick Henry’s Lesson on the Need for a Bill of Rights
On June 12, 1788, Patrick Henry spoke during the Virginia Ratifying Convention, reiterating the need for a Bill of Rights in the proposed U.S. Constitution before its adoption. During this speech, he offered a history lesson highlighting the importance of preserving...
Why we get it wrong about the “antifederalists”
If you take a standard American history course at your college or university, the professor will probably tell you that the “antifederalists” opposed the Constitution because it did not contain a bill of rights. Period. That’s it. Dr. Establishment...