Which of the following was true of the Federalist Party?

Question

A It supported industry and trade.

B It gained the support of farmers in isolated areas.

C It was more popular in the South.

D It wanted to limit the power of the central government

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. It supported industry and trade.

The Federalist Party was generally aligned with policies that favored a strong central government, industry, and trade over agrarian interests, which were typically championed by the Democratic-Republican Party. The Federalists were more popular in the northern states and among urban merchants and industrialists.