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American HistoryColonial Period and Independence

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

Accepted answers:

  • James Madison
  • Alexander Hamilton
  • John Jay
  • Publius

Why this is the correct answer

Ratification of the Constitution was not guaranteed, as many Americans feared a strong central government. Madison, Hamilton, and Jay wrote 85 essays under the pen name 'Publius' arguing in favor of ratification, and these Federalist Papers remain some of the most important writings in American political history.

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