Question

question 8 of 10
who were the federalists?
a. people who supported the new constitution and worked to get it ratified
b. people who fought in the revolutionary war without being paid
c. people who did not want to get rid of the articles of confederation
d. people who thought the new government would be too powerful

Explanation:

The Federalists were a group that emerged during the period of the United States' early formation. They believed in a stronger central government. One of their main efforts was to support the new Constitution (which aimed to replace the weak - governing Articles of Confederation) and to campaign for its ratification.

• Option B: There is no connection between Federalists and unpaid Revolutionary War fighters.
• Option C: Federalists wanted to replace the Articles of Confederation with the new Constitution.
• Option D: This was more of an Anti - Federalist concern (they were worried about a too - powerful central government).

Answer:

A. People who supported the new Constitution and worked to get it ratified