Question 84
Writing the Constitution
Why were the Federalist Papers important?

The Federalist Papers were essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to help people understand the new U.S Constitution. They answered questions about how the government would work and why it was better than the old Articles of Confederation. The essays supported passing the (U.S.) Constitution. 

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