The federalists and the democratic-republicans had very different views about britain and france. the democratic-republicans favored france, who had supported the colonies during the american revolution. the federalists often favored britain because they
a)wanted to maintain trade with the british
b)hoped for aid in defending against native americans
c)feared the growing strength of the french.
d)wanted to avoid repaying debts from the revolution.

wanted to maintain trade with the British.

A) Wanted to maintain trade with the British

Explanation:

Federalists supported strong central government as they considered that maintaining order is the main function of he government.  Many federalists were businessmen, bankers and landowners and they wanted government to protect the industries. They were strong in some pockets of middle states and new England. In foreign affairs they were against French and supported British as the federalists leaders owned the lands, businesses and banks and severing relations with Britain would have affected them. Federalist declined after the war of 1812 as some of the federalists advocated secession.

answer; taking up arms to defend the nation;