Men that were called nationalists in the early 1780s were the ________ later in the same decade.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the early 1780s, men who were called nationalists were those who advocated for a stronger central government than what was provided under the Articles of Confederation. Later in the decade, as the United States Constitution was being drafted and ratified, these individuals generally supported the new Constitution and became known as Federalists. They were in favor of federalism, which is a system that divides power between a central government and regional governments.

Men That Were Called Nationalists in the Early 1780s Were