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What was the Federalist Papers? Who were the authors and how was their work published?

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Answer: Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison. There were 85 essays published from Oct 1787 to May 1788. They were made to promote the new constitution and helped shape American political institutions. The articles appeared on three New York newspapers. The Independent Journal, The New-York Packet, and The Daily Advisor

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