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“A spirit of insurrection has infected the people of Massachusetts... They complain of heavy taxes and unfair laws. They have taken up arms and shut down courts. Can our federal government offer no assistance?”
— Letter from George Washington, 1786
Which group would have MOST likely supported the views expressed in the quote?
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Anti Federalists because they wanted to keep state power
Federalists because they wanted a stronger national government
Loyalists because they opposed all revolutionary actions
Southern plantation owners because they supported rebellion
— Letter from George Washington, 1786
Which group would have MOST likely supported the views expressed in the quote?
*
1 point
Anti Federalists because they wanted to keep state power
Federalists because they wanted a stronger national government
Loyalists because they opposed all revolutionary actions
Southern plantation owners because they supported rebellion
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The group that would have MOST likely supported the views expressed in the quote is:
**Federalists because they wanted a stronger national government.**
The quote expresses concern about insurrection and calls for federal assistance to address the unrest in Massachusetts. Federalists believed in a strong central government to maintain order and address issues like those mentioned in the letter.
**Federalists because they wanted a stronger national government.**
The quote expresses concern about insurrection and calls for federal assistance to address the unrest in Massachusetts. Federalists believed in a strong central government to maintain order and address issues like those mentioned in the letter.