The period from 1789 to 1801 is known as the federalist era. federalists were supporters of ratifying the constitution. they believed that a strong and united federal government was important. why did the federalists support a strong national government? alexander hamilton was a federalist. how does his financial plan show this? write a short essay that answers these questions.

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The period from 1789 to 1801 is known as the Federalist Era. Federalists were supporters of ratifying the Constitution. They believed that a strong and united federal government was important. Why did the Federalists support a strong national government?

Alexander Hamilton was a Federalist. How does his financial plan show this? Write a short essay that answers these questions.

The reason federalists supported a strong national government is when Alexander Hamilton was made the secretary of treasury when he was funding a debt that was occuring he could create a split in  the original federalist form of government. It became very popular with New Englanders and republicans that were mostly farmers that opposed of a strong government.

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