Which of the following would the Federalists have most likely supported?

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The Federalists were in favor of a strong central government and believed in restricting individual liberties in order to maintain order and stability. The Alien and Sedition Acts, which allowed the government to deport foreigners and punish those who spoke out against the government, would align with their beliefs. The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, which asserted states' rights and limited the power of the federal government, would have gone against their beliefs. The Whiskey Rebellion, which was a protest against a federal excise tax, would have also gone against their beliefs in maintaining a strong federal government with the power to tax.

Which of the Following Would the Federalists Have Most Likely