Patrick Henry of Virginia opposed the ratification of the Constitution because he
A) did not believe the national government being created had strong enough powers.
B) believed that a strong national government would inevitably lead to a loss of individual liberties such as trial by jury, liberty of the press, and rights of conscience.
C) desired that a federation of states in which the real authority rested with a national government far enough away from its citizens to protect their rights.
D) did not trust the patriotic loyalty of advocates of the Constitution such as James Madison.
Answer: B
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