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Three prominent Federalists, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, wrote a series of 85 essays after the constitutional Convention was finished. Their purpose was to convince the states to ratify the Constitution.
These essays, known collectively as The Federalist Papers, systematically addressed the objections of the Anti-Federalists. Although the essays were widely read when they were published, they had minimal impact on the public debate on whether to approve the Constitution.
The Federalist Papers have been recognized as classics of political philosophy. They are especially influential because they explain what the Founding Fathers really meant when they wrote the Constitution. Knowing the original intent of the Framers is very important for interpreting the Constitution over two hundred years after it was written.
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Why did hamilton not attend the constitutional convention?
He did attend and wrote 51 of the 89 Federalist Papers.
What is a source for determining the intent of the Framers a Treatise on Government b The Federalist Papers c Minutes of the Constitutional Convention d Declaration of Independence e Common Sense?
The Federalist Papers
Who coauthored the Federalist papers called for a constitutional convention?
James Madison. He helped come up with the idea but so did Alexander Hamilton.
Were the Federalist Papers written before the Constitutional Convention happened?
No, the Federalist Papers were written in 1787-1788, after the Framers signed the Constitution, but before enough states had ratified the Constitution so it could replace the Articles of Confederation.
What state were the disputes that led to the Federalist Papers in?
The Federalist Papers (and Anti-Federalist Papers) were addressed to the people of New York, where the constitutional debate was particularly fierce.
What was the basis of the US Constitution established federalist papers or statutes of 1773 or philadelphia convention or constitution of France?
federalist papers
The primary contribution of the Federalist Papers is?
The Federalist Papers is America's contribution to literature on constitutional democracy and federalism. The Federalist Papers concern the interpretation of the American Constitution and the intent of the framers of the Constitution.
Were the Federalist Papers the minutes of the Constitutional Convention?
No. The Federalist Papers was a series of 85 essays written in support of the Constitution and the republican form of government after the Convention, but before the Constitution had been ratified by the nine states required by Article VII. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay wrote the papers in the form of editorial letters to the citizens of New York, where the Constitution was particularly controversial.
What was the name of the book of essays explaining and supporting the Constitutional?
"the federalist papers"
What was Alexander Hamiltons connection to the constitution?
He was a very influential delegate at the Constitutional Convention. Some of his writings, which includes The Federalist and The Federalist Papers, convinced many New Yorkers to ratify the Constitution. He was one of the many great thinkers at that time.
What were the authors of federalist papers opposed to?
The Federalist Papers are a series of documents/ letters published in newspapers in various major cities. They are indirectly opposed to the Anti-Federalist Papers, each Federalist Paper was written to answer questions the public had. The goal of the Federalist Papers was to convince people to ratify the constitution. The Federalists wanted a strong Federal government and the Anti-Federalist wanted strong State governments. Some of the Federalist Papers were written as a direct rebuttal of a particular Anti-Federalist writing. Some Federalist writings had no direct connection to Anti-Federalist writings, although there are few of these. You have to remember that the Federalist Papers and Anti-Federalist writings are published over almost 2 years.Take a look at the timeline in Relate Links below.If you get a copy of The Anti-Federalist Papers and the Constitutional Convention Debates from Signet Classic, they have a very concise and efficient chart on page 27, giving the subject and which Federalist and Anti-Federalist writings apply.
Virginia delegates to the Constitutional Convention he Hamilton and Jay authored The Federalist?
James madison
