Why were the anti federalist afraid?

Anti-Federalists were primarily concerned that the Constitution would create a strong central government that could threaten individual liberties and state sovereignty. They feared that without a Bill of Rights, citizens' freedoms would be vulnerable to government overreach. Additionally, they worried that the absence of direct representation and the potential for an elite ruling class would undermine democratic principles and lead to tyranny. Their apprehensions reflected a desire to protect the rights and autonomy of individuals and states.