During the ratification debate, was not a major criticism of the constitution by the anti-federalists.

The correct answer could be The Bill of Rights.

During the Constitutional Convention, anti-federalists argued in favor of implementing a Bill of Rights in the new US Constitution. These individuals felt strongly about having a list of specific rights guaranteed to citizens. The anti-federalists argued that this helped to protect citizens from a tyrannical government. Along with this, it limited the power of the federal government. This was one of the main goals of the anti-federalists, as they felt an extremely strong federal (aka central) government could result in conflicts just like it did when the United States was controlled by the British government.

the answer is: the sesquicentennial of the american civil war is an occasion to consider the legacy of that great conflict. this legacy is our inheritance, and despite many indelible features, we continue to negotiate the resolution of that conflict. the civil war was fought over slavery, but not always on behalf of slaves