During the national debate over ratification of the new Constitution, the Federalists
A) supported a return to the Articles of Confederation.
B) opposed the Constitution and preferred decentralized government.
C) supported the Constitution and preferred a strong national government.
D) supported a return to British rule.
E) refused to support the Constitution unless a Bill of Rights was added.

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The Federalists supported the Constitution and believed in the need for a strong national government. They opposed the decentralized government of the Articles of Confederation and argued that a strong central government was necessary for the stability and prosperity of the young nation.

During the National Debate Over Ratification of the New Constitution