SAQ "The members of the Philadelphia convention which drafted the Constitution were, with a
few exceptions, immediately, directly, and personally interested in, and derived economic
advantages from, the establishment of the new system. The Constitution was essentially
an economic document based upon the concept that the fundamental private rights of
property are [superior] to government and morally beyond the reach of popular
majorities.
Briefly explain how ONE specific historical event, development, or circumstance in the period 1776-1800 that is not directly mentioned in the excerpts could be used to support Beard's interpretation.

Highlight ideas in this passage that show why the anti-federalists objected to the constitution. if it were possible to consolidate the states, and preserve the features of a free government . . [w]ealth, offices, and the benefits of government would collect in the center: and the extreme states . . become much less important. . i still believe a complete federal bill of rights to be very practicable. which reasons below explain why the anti-federalists objected to the constitution? check all that apply power would be too centralized. a bill of rights was included. states would become less powerful. a bill of rights was not included. states would become more powerful.