Dive into the Anti-Federalist Papers—a powerful counterpoint to the celebrated Federalist Papers. Written by anonymous patriots like “Brutus,” “Cato,” and “Federal Farmer,” these essays warned of the dangers lurking in the proposed U.S. Constitution. From fears of centralized power to concerns about individual liberties, their critiques not only shaped America’s Bill of Rights but continue to echo in debates about democracy today.

Discover who wrote these prophetic works, what they feared, and how their warnings resonate in modern times. If you haven’t already, check out our video on the Federalist Papers for the other side of this historic debate.

📜 Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Fear of Consolidated Power
2:41 Loss of Individual Liberties
4:11 Danger of a Standing Army
5:41 The President—A King in Disguise?
7:11 Tyranny of the Few Over the Many
8:41 Themes and Modern Reflections

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