The central government under the Articles of Confederation failed to get states to give up their claims over territory in the West. True False Question 3 In his Notes on the State of Virginia, what did Thomas Jefferson say should become of slavery? It should continue forever Slaves should ultimately become free and equal citizens Slaves should ultimately become free and leave the United States What was a major worry for the group known as the Federalists? That a federal government would take away states' rights That the new nation would be unable to confront foreign threats That all Americans would not be able to exercise their rights equally Question 5 What was a major worry for the group known as the Anti-Federalists? That a federal government would take away states' rights That the new nation would be unable to confront foreign threats That all Americans would not be able to exercise their rights equally