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What were the Federalist Papers

One of the most important defenses of the Constitution appeared in a series of essays that became known as the Federalist Papers. These essays supporting the Constitution were written anonymously under the name Publius. They were actually written by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay.

Who was elected president of the constitutional convention

George Washington was elected as president of the constitution convention.

He was nominated for the position by Robert Morris of Pennsylvania.
George Washington was elected President of the Constitutional Convention. He would go on to serve as the country's 1st President.

Under the Articles of Confederation Congress had no power to collect taxes True or False

True. Under the Articles of Confederation the government had no power to collect taxes.

What did Alexander Hamilton not do as secretary of the Treasury

Alexander Hamilton did not purchase territory from Spain.

What allowed the slave states to count their slaves as a part of population when paying taxes and electing representatives

The Three-Fifths Compromise

Which leader was against the formation of political parties

George Washington spoke out against them in his farewell address.

Why did Spain help Americans during the revolutionary war

no. Actually the French sided with the Americans.

A problem for the national government under the articles of confederation was that

Congress depended on donations from the states to operate

Ben franklins main contribution to the constitutional convention was to

lend his reputation to the convention

What is a list of the following events in the correct chronological order.

Answer this question…The Townshend Acts were passedThe proclamation line was set.The Boston Massacre occurred.

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