Why did anti-federalists favor a bill of rights? it would split power equally between the president and congress. it would put goverment in the hands of individual states. it would give the government more power to make laws. it would protect individual citizens' freedoms.

The correct answer is it would protect individual citizens' freedoms.

When the new US Constitution was being developed, anti-federalists worried about the federal government gaining too much power. This fear was rooted in the American experience as colonists under the control of Britain. One of the most important reasons why the United States became independent during the late 18th century was because of a central government that was too powerful and not responsive to the needs of the citizens. Anti-federalists wanted to ensure that this type of revolution never happened again. This is why the Bill of Rights was seen as a necessity, as it guaranteed individual citizens specific rights like the freedom of speech and the right to bear arms.