Which was a main belief of the federalists?
A. Feared a strong central government would overpower the states.
B. The original Constitution doesn’t do enough to protect the rights of citizens.
C. A small central government is best, local governments can best understand citizens’ needs.
D. A strong central (national) government is necessary to band the nation together and protect citizens’ rights.

It’s D.

Explanation:

It’s D because, the other answer choices were what the anti-federalists thought.

I think it is a because central gov can repress the state so option a

the answer would be:

b. race

in 1862, president lincoln's emancipation proclamation opened the door for african americans to enlist in the union army. although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.

explanation: