This group thought a strong central government would be better at protecting citizens’ rights. They wanted a strong federal government with less powerful state governments. They supported growing industries and merchants over farmers. Group of answer choices

Federalist

Anti-Federalist

Democrat Republican

Independent

The answer is Federalists.

Most importantly federalists believed in a strong central government, and did not support powerful state governments.

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the answer to the question you are asking is the answer which is federlist

Explanation:

this group

pretty sure they split up because of religious conflicts.

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