Question

which enlightenment thinker did the antifederalists use to defend their position for small republics? multiple choice hobbes montesquieu dante aristotle

Explanation:

Antifederalists supported small republics. Montesquieu's ideas on the size and nature of republics (he argued small republics are more likely to maintain virtue) aligned with their position. Hobbes favored strong central authority, Dante was a medieval poet (not an Enlightenment thinker), and Aristotle was ancient (not Enlightenment).

Answer:

B. Montesquieu