What did the Federalists want the Constitution to provide?

1 Answer
Apr 10, 2017

They wanted a very strong national government.

Explanation:

Federalists were opposed to the Democratic-Republicans because of the size of the Federal Government that they advocated. Federalists values:

  • Strong national govt
  • Fear of mob rule
  • Loose construction of Constitution
  • Favored National bank
  • Economy based on manufacturing & shipping