While the antifederalists objected to the Constitution, the federalists were in favor of the Constitution. Besides social differences, economic differences also widened the gap between the antifederalists and the federalists. On the other hand, George Washington,
James Madison, and
John Marshall were all in support of the federalist side. They immensely disagreed with the antifederalist action of paying off debts because they wanted the money that was owed to them, not valueless paper money. The federalists, however, believed every branch of the government should represent the people, not just the legislature. The antifederalists also disliked the ideas of creating an army and creating a national executive. They, in addition, believed the government should have the power to raise an army and also create a national court system. However, after the ratification by nine states, the Constitution was put into effect and the federalists had won the majority of the people's support. Loyalists from the Revolution also supported the Constitution and the federalists. Along with social and economical differences, political differences also created conflicts between the antifederalists and the federalists. These laws would create one system of commerce that would ensure the federalists the money they antifederalists owed them. Being from Virginia, the largest and most populous of the states,
Patrick Henry was a powerful figure. Federalists supported laws regulating tariffs and navigation.
Patrick Henry, a famous patriot and lawyer, provided support for the antifederalists. Antifederalists were poor; therefore, they created worthless money to pay off their debts.
