The Federalists were against the Constitution.
(A) True
(B) False

(B) False. The Federalists were actually the champions of the Constitution! They believed in a strong central government and argued that the new Constitution would provide the necessary framework for a more effective governance structure, contrasting with the existing Articles of Confederation. Key figures like Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay vigorously supported ratification, penning the famous Federalist Papers to make their case.

Despite their strong support, the Federalists faced significant opposition from the Anti-Federalists, who feared that a powerful central government would threaten individual liberties and states’ rights. This tension eventually led to the Bill of Rights being created as a compromise and a way to protect those liberties while still moving forward with the Constitution.