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Which statement gives the best evidence for the need for Federalism in the late eighteenth century?
Which statement gives the best evidence for the need for Federalism in the late eighteenth century?
- The United States’ national debt had grown out of control. (correct)
- Foreign investors were not interested in American industry.
- Native American tribes were staging attacks on small towns.
- The government was too weak to protect individual rights.
How would a Federalist most likely respond to the Anti-Federalist argument that government is the enemy of liberty?
How would a Federalist most likely respond to the Anti-Federalist argument that government is the enemy of liberty?
- The protection that government provides is worth sacrificing liberty.
- Liberty and authority can coexist within a very limited government. (correct)
- A strong government is necessary in order to secure liberty.
- Government should be abolished to ensure true liberty.
What was a major concern for the group known as the Federalists?
What was a major concern for the group known as the Federalists?
- That a federal government would take away states’ rights.
- That the government would become too powerful and oppressive.
- That all Americans would not be able to exercise their rights equally. (correct)
- That the new nation would be unable to confront foreign threats.
What was a major concern for the group known as the Anti-Federalists?
What was a major concern for the group known as the Anti-Federalists?
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Which group was more supportive of a strong central government?
Which group was more supportive of a strong central government?
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