Who wanted a strong central government?

Answer 1

18th Century: Federalists (Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin)

19th Century: Whigs (Henry Clay, Daniel Webster)

20th Century: Liberal Democrats (FDR, HST, JFK, LBJ)

21st Century: Democratic Party

Answer 2

In the 1790's Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party favored a strong centralized federal government and wanted the individual states to ratify the constitution, even though it meant the states had to give up some of their powers to the federal government.

Answer 3

The Federalist Party supported a strong central government. This was in direct opposition to the Democratic Republicans who believed a strong central government spelled trouble for all. They felt the only way to prevent the government from becoming too big and dangerous was to make the powers of the states greater.

Answer 4

The strongest backer of a strong central government for the United States was Alexander Hamilton. He felt this type of government was crucial if the states were going to hold together as one country.

Answer 5

There are many people supported the strong national or central government. Hamilton of the Federalist Party wanted a strong national government and so did the Democrats.

Answer 6

Alexander Hamilton

Answer 7

federalist

Answer 8

federalists

Answer 9

Federalist