The anti-federalists refused to accept the constitution without a bill of rights. federalists were afraid that including a bill of rights would eventually limit the people to only the rights in the bill. which amendment was most important in reconciling the two sides? a the first amendment, because it gave citizens the right to protest against the government. b the tenth amendment, because it meant the federal government could only acquire additional power from the states. c the ninth amendment, because it forbade the government from manipulating the constitution. d the second amendment, because it gave citizens the ability to fight for their other rights if necessary.