Explain the similarities and differences between the Antifederalists and the Federalists.

The main difference between the two is that the Federalists wanted a strong central government and weak state governments. The Antifederalists favored more power in the states. Also, the Antifederalists favored the Articles of Confederation while Federalists favored the Constitution. The main similarity was their mutual agreement to a democratic or republic government, neither wanted anything to do with a monarchy.