What were the anti-federalist concerned about for states?

the anti-federalists believed that the authority to tax was necessary to deliver national defense, and to repay debts to other nations.

anti-federalists opposed the power, fearing it could allow the central government to rule the people and the states by imposing unfair and repressive taxes, rather than through representative government.

which time period is this? or is this story fictional, i'm going to need more info to answer this question