The federalists argued that a national government would a) preserve the power of wealthy men b) suppress the liberties of the common people c) protect all citizens in time of trouble d) threaten the authority of the states ( explain your answer)

The correct answer here, would be: C: Protect all citizens in time of trouble.

Explanation:

During the period after the American Revolution, when the newly established country argued about whether to ratify, or not, the Constitution of 1778, a lot of debates ensued, particularly, between those who supported it (Federalists) and those who thought it needed reform (Anti-Federalists). Among the things that Federalists argued, in favor of the created Constitution, were, first, that the Constitution, as it was originally created, ensured a limitation of power of the central government, and protected the rights of states and individuals. For this purpose were the federalism, check and balances, and division of power established. However, they did argue that a stronger central government, like the one established by the Constitution, would ensure the protection of the new country, and protect its citizens from any threat, after their gained independence. The other choices in this answer were all arguments given by Anti-Federalists, not by Federalists.

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