Why were the Anti-Federalist Papers written?

Answer 1

The Federalist (later known as The Federalist Papers) is a collection of 85 articles and essays written (under the pseudonym Publish) by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.

Answer 2

Hamilton wrote his 51 essays of the Federalist Papers, and devised the idea, because he was becoming increasingly worried over the fate of the new Constitution. New York was a battalion of anti-Federalists who were bent on not ratifying the Constitution. Hamilton wrote the Federalist Papers, with James Madison, to provide a breakdown of the Constitution and why it would protect people's rights.

The Federalist of the Federalist Papers is NOT the same Federalist of the Federalist Party. Federalists in the Federalist Papers really just means someone who supports the Constitution.

Answer 3

The Anti-Federalist wrote in reaction to the Federalist Papers and to speeches urging ratification of the new Constitution. The Anti-Federalists warned that weaknesses in the Constitution could allow creation of a tyrannical government.

Answer 4

What is referred to as the Federalist Papers were actually initially called: The Federalist, a Set of Essays, etc. It is a collection of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton (51 essays); Madison (29); and John Jay (05). Hamilton was the Father of the Federalist Papers. He conceived of the idea in October 1787 and obtained the other coauthors.

The reason for the Federalist Papers: The previous month, 39 delegates from 12 states adopted the U.S. Constitution. Now the states had to ratify it. Since the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention were kept secret to allow a full exploration of possibilities, those against the Constitution were spreading fear about the purpose and intent of the Constitution. Hamilton felt it needed to be addressed while respecting the confidentiality of proceedings.

The main purpose of the Federalist Papers was to gain public support for state ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

Today, it is given the highest respect when looking to determine the meaning of the constitution. In the past 40 years, the Federalist writings have been referenced a majority of times compared to the previous 200 years.

Answer 5

To rally support for the raitification of the Constitution

Answer 6

To make sure they don't die

Answer 7

To support the U.S. Constitution