The Anti-Federalist Fear of the Trojan Horse

23/11/2025 1h 5min
The Anti-Federalist Fear of the Trojan Horse

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In this episode, the Friends of Publius the Anti-Federalists and how their fears about the Constitution may or may not have been warranted.   This question is from Unit 2, Question 3 of the Center for Civic Education’s We the People curriculum. Discussion Question Unit 2 Question 3What features of the Constitution might the Anti-Federalists have had in mind that would threaten American liberties?In your opinion, would a second convention have reduced the Anti-Federalists’ concerns over the Constitution?  Why or why not?When examining American history, to what extent were the Anti-Federlists’ criticisms legitimate?