In seven pages this paper discusses a U.S. Constitution preamble reading in an Anti Federalist interpretation. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.
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blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." When considering
the reinterpretation of the Anti-Federalist upon reading the Constitutions preamble, it becomes even clearer that the very objective of these historic papers was to protect the constitutional essence that lived
within every American. The Anti-Federalists saw no reason to modify a national code that - in their eyes - required no revision. Indeed, the Preamble stated quite straightforwardly
and succinctly everything that was necessary as a means by which to afford America all the personal freedom and liberty she could uphold. "To test this new constitution then,
by this principle, is of the last importance -- It is to bring it to the touch-stone of national liberty, and I hope I shall be excused, if, in this
paper. I pursue the subject commenced in my last number, to wit, the necessity of an equal and full representation in the legislature" (Brutus, 1787-8).
Upon reinterpretation, one can readily assert that the Anti-Federalists were defiantly opposed to any ratification of the Constitution. Supporting this view were several different authors who composed
stringent Brutus papers that reflected the Anti-Federalist belief; however, because of the intensity with which these papers were written, many of the writers opted to employ pseudonyms. Within these
works was found the reasoning behind why the Anti-Federalists were against ratifying the Constitution, which focused primarily upon the dangers of tyranny and how it would further and ultimately weaken
the very essence of the Constitution. It was argued that the Constitution was not well-equipped to deal with a potential monarchy to which England was so accustomed. Even