At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the Federalists ____________

At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the Federalists ____________.

A) strongly objected to ratification and enactment of the new constitution
B) were opposed to a strong central government
C) were in favor of a strong central government and for ratification of the new constitution
D) favored states' rights and were opposed to any form of national government
E) favored a central government only if the states were given veto powers over the central government