Describe the major difference between Federalists and Antifederalists. A.) Federalists were in favor of increased taxes to help support public programs; Antifederalists were opposed to raising taxes. B.) Federalists favored the Constitution; Antifederalist favored stronger state governments. C.) Federalists wanted to create political parties for government; Antifederalists were opposed to political parties. D.) Federalists were British sympathizers; Antifederalists were not.

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Describe the major difference between Federalists and Antifederalists. A.) Federalists were in favor of increased taxes to help support public programs; Antifederalists were opposed to raising taxes. B.) Federalists favored the Constitution; Antifederalist favored stronger state governments. C.) Federalists wanted to create political parties for government; Antifederalists were opposed to political parties. D.) Federalists were British sympathizers; Antifederalists were not.

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B.) Federalists favored the Constitution; Antifederalists favored stronger state governments.

This statement captures the major difference between Federalists and Antifederalists during the time of the ratification debates over the U.S. Constitution. Federalists, such as Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, supported the Constitution and advocated for a strong central government. On the other hand, Antifederalists, including figures like Patrick Henry and George Mason, were concerned about the potential concentration of power in the federal government and favored stronger state governments.

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