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led by Alexander Hamilton
favored a strong central government
supported by businessmen, bankers, and merchants

Which early American political party are these facts describing?

A) the Whigs
B) the Federalists
C) the Anti-Federalists
D) the Democratic-Republicans

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Answer: B) The Federalists

Explanation: According to the LOC (Library of Congress) "The Federalists, led by Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, wanted a strong central government, while the Anti-Federalists, led by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, advocated states' rights instead of centralized power."