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Federalist Papers. Lesson 5 continued. Collection of 85 essays promoting the ratification of the constitution. 3 authors (Madison, Hamilton, and Jay) 1787-1788. What are the Federalist Papers?. Hamilton 51 essays. Madison 26 essays. Jay 5 essays Madison/Hamilton. Who Gets Credit.
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Federalist Papers Lesson 5 continued
Collection of 85 essays promoting the ratification of the constitution. • 3 authors (Madison, Hamilton, and Jay) • 1787-1788 What are the Federalist Papers?
Hamilton 51 essays. • Madison 26 essays. • Jay 5 essays • Madison/Hamilton Who Gets Credit
Anti-Federalist Papers written by “Cato” and “Brutus” criticizing the constitution. Hamilton assembles a crew to respond under the pen name “Publius” THE ANSWER
James Madison • USA needs to be a republic to avoid/destroy factions • Factions look out for self interests • Elected Reps look out for common good, not self-interest. • IT CAN WORK IN LARGE COUNTRY Federalist 10
James Madison Once again Anti-Federalist say USA is to big for a republic Madison responds: • Rep at Federal and state level • People are confused with the difference between republic and Democracy. • European countries similar in size use these methods. • New Roads/canals/ other improvements will make it easier to meet with congress. Federalist 14
If all men were angels we would not need government” • People need central government • Checks and balances • 3 branches no deadlock • People surrender powers to government in order to be represented correctly. Federalist 51