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Think about the article. How were the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans different?

A.Federalists wanted a strong central government, but Democratic-Republicans wanted strong states.
B.Federalists wanted America to expand west, but the Democratic-Republicans did not.
C.Federalists pushed to grow U.S. industries, but the Democratic-Republicans were against this.
D.Federalists were against a national bank, but the Democratic-Republicans wanted one.

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The correct answer is A. Federalists wanted a strong central government, but Democratic-Republicans wanted strong states.

The Federalists, led by figures like Alexander Hamilton, advocated for a strong central government and believed in a loose interpretation of the Constitution, which allowed for more federal power. On the other hand, the Democratic-Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, favored states' rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution, emphasizing the power of individual states over the federal government.

The other options contain inaccuracies regarding the positions of these two groups.