Which of the following are true of the Federalists around the time the proposed Constitution was presented for ratification?
- Their numbers were strong in larger states like V1rginia, Massachusetts, and New York.
- They were advocates of ratification and organized conventions in states where ratification seemed likely.
- They favored a strong central government.
- They wanted to ensure that each state could give input, propose amendments, express reservations, or vote on particular articles.
