The anti-federalists feared the adoption of the constitution would lead to select one:
a. attacks on property rights
b. attacks on slavery
c. a weak national government
d. popular tyranny
e. a great deal of corruption in government.

The renaissance was a major turn in history. many new ideas and technological advances came into place. it was a time of new thinking, where many were inspired by enlightenment beliefs. most people were branching out from what the government or the catholic church was saying, and using science to answer questions about the world around them. it was also a time when the arts were booming. artists, musicians, mathematicians, philosophers, and historians were becoming more and more of a respected society. the renaissance was a major turn in history. 

If it is then yes the green mountain boys did catch the british by suprise