During the ratification debates, the Federalists were those who
A)opposed the new Constitution because they wanted a weaker national government.
B)opposed the Constitution because it did not create a strong enough central government.
C)opposed the Constitution because it did not provide women with the right to vote.
D)supported the Constitution because it contained a strong national government.

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The Federalists supported the Constitution because they believed in a strong national government. They argued that a strong central government was necessary for stability and to preserve the liberties of the people. They also believed that the Constitution provided adequate protections for individual rights.

During the Ratification Debates, the Federalists Were Those Who