who were the federalists?? what groups of people were they??
i have been looking...
2006-09-18 16:01:25 · 6 answers · asked by Stephanie 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
i mean were they farmers merchents etc??? help!
2006-09-18 16:06:36 · update #1
The Federalists, as a rule, were advocates of a strong central government. They were somewhat pessimistic about human nature and believed that the government must resist the passions of the general public. One of the government's prime functions was to maintain order. The Federalists tended to place their faith in the talents of a small governing elite. The Federalists were very strong in New England and had large pockets of support in the Middle States. In foreign affairs the Federalists supported the British, with whom they had strong trade ties, and opposed the French, who at the time were convulsed by the French Revolution.
Both Hamilton and Jefferson where federalist
2006-09-18 16:06:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Federalists advocated a strong central government.
The anti-federalists advocated more power held at the state level.
Please try the links.
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2006-09-18 23:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by WikiJo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.wikipedia.com and search for the federalists. Immediately, you'll have a full document on them and there's no payment, it's online, and none of that sign up bull crap. wikipedia is number one!!!
2006-09-18 23:05:46 · answer #3 · answered by snackycakes64 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They wanted a stronger government. By all means dispised the Lassiez Faire or "laid back" approach. Then wanted the core strength in are leadership.
2006-09-18 23:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by Thin King 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any history book will give you that answer. You aren't looking very hard. Do your own work. Take responsibility for your own education. Why are you taking AP if you don't want to do even basic work?
2006-09-18 23:09:58 · answer #5 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
look under early american history, just after the american revolution but before the constitution was officially ratified.
2006-09-18 23:09:39 · answer #6 · answered by msnatoli 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋