Question: What were the Federalist Papers?
Answer: The proponents for the US Constitution were known as Federalists. Chief among them were James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton. In order to try and win ratification for the new Constitution from the state of New York, they wrote a series of essays all signed Publius that argued their position. These were published over time in the newspaper. The 85 articles are now known as the Federalist papers.
Learn more about the US Constitution:
- Who is the known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?
- What is the Great Compromise?
- Who were the chief anti-federalists?
- What was the order for ratification of the Constitution?
- What rights and liberties are guaranteed within the body of the Constitution?
- What is the necessary and proper clause?
- What does the Constitution say about slavery?
- What are the Bill of Rights?
- What methods are allowed for amending the Constitution?
- How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?
