What statement best explains a position supported by Washington and the Federalists?

Washington and the Federalists favored a stronger national government and supported Alexander Hamilton’s plan for a national bank. The bank was intended to help manage the country’s finances and stabilize the economy. Increasing states’ rights was more closely associated with the opposing Democratic-Republicans, so the best answer is “They supported a national bank to stabilize the economy.”

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