-How did the size of the federal government during Washington's presidency contradict the fears that Anti-Federalists had about the government?
A) Anti-Federalists feared that the government would be large and expensive, but it was quite small at that time.
B) Anti-Federalists feared that the government would be small and weak, but it employed thousands.
C) Anti-Federalists feared that the government would be weak, and under Washington, the United States was defeated in various wars by European powers.
D) Anti-Federalists feared that the government would be weak, but under Washington, the United States projected a powerful image.

Question

-How did the size of the federal government during Washington's presidency contradict the fears that Anti-Federalists had about the government?
A) Anti-Federalists feared that the government would be large and expensive, but it was quite small at that time. 
B) Anti-Federalists feared that the government would be small and weak, but it employed thousands. 
C) Anti-Federalists feared that the government would be weak, and under Washington, the United States was defeated in various wars by European powers. 
D) Anti-Federalists feared that the government would be weak, but under Washington, the United States projected a powerful image.

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Anti-Federalists were concerned that the new Constitution would create a large, overpowering federal government. However, during Washington's presidency, the federal government remained relatively small and less expensive than what Anti-Federalists had feared, contradicting their concerns.

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