generate questions: Others, such as Rep. Roger Sherman of Connecticut, believed the clause was unnecessary because the original Constitution only gave Congress stated powers, which did not include establishing a national religion. Anti-Federalists such as Rep. Thomas Tucker of South Carolina moved to strike the establishment clause completely because it could preempt the religious clauses in the state constitutions. However, the Anti-Federalists were unsuccessful in persuading the House of Representatives to drop the clause from the first amendment.
Where was Representative Roger Sherman from? {sep_token} Why did Sherman believe the establishment clause was unnecessary? {sep_token} What power was not granted to Congress by the Constitution? {sep_token} What was Tucker concerned the establishment clause could preempt? {sep_token} Where was Representative Thomas Tucker from? {sep_token}