Question

the three delegates who refused to sign the constitution were part of a group called the anti - federalists. some anti - federalists wanted to start over with a completely new constitution, while others wanted to modify the existing document by adding a bill of rights. a bill of rights would guarantee protections for individual liberties such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion. read the statements below. decide whether each statement represents an argument for adding a bill of rights or for starting over with a new constitution. anti - federalist criticism, add a bill of rights, start over. we fought in the revolutionary war because britain abused our rights! we need to make sure those rights are written into this constitution. this constitution takes away the states power to make trade agreements! we cannot accept a government that is allowed to limit state powers. this constitution allows congress to take our money through taxes. if we adopt it in any form, we can expect nothing less than tyranny. the constitutional conventions first priority is to create a stronger federal government, but we also need to be sure our individual rights are protected.

Explanation:

1. Mentions writing rights into Constitution, related to bill - of - rights.
2. Concerned with state power loss, wants to start anew.
3. Opposes Constitution due to tax - taking, wants new one.
4. Focuses on protecting individual rights, favors bill - of - rights addition.

Answer:

1. Add a bill of rights
2. Start over
3. Start over
4. Add a bill of rights