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

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The Federalists supported the Constitution and believed in a strong national government. They believed that a strong central government was necessary for the stability and prosperity of the nation. This is in contrast to the Anti-Federalists who were skeptical of a strong central government and wanted more power to be given to the states.

During the National Debate Over Ratification of the New Constitution,the