Which of the following was most likely to support proposed provisions that strengthened national power?

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James Madison was a Federalist who believed in a strong national government and was a key architect of the US Constitution. He supported measures that strengthened national power, such as the taxing power and the ability to regulate commerce. Patrick Henry, George Mason, and Samuel Adams were all Anti-Federalists who were skeptical of centralized power and supported states' rights. James Winthrop was not a major political figure during the time of the constitutional debates.

Which of the Following Was Most Likely to Support Proposed