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Brutus 1 | BRI’s Primary Source Essentials

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Why did the Anti-Federalist so strongly oppose the proposed Constitution? In this rapid-fire episode of BRI’s Primary Source Essentials and Brutus 1 summary, learn the arguments made in Brutus 1 against the Constitution. Discover why the Anti-Federalists feared a large republic and other Brutus 1 main points.

Primary Source Essentials Brutus 1 Handout: https://bri-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/PSE+Brutus+1+handout.pdf

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