Question

The federalist papers were written and published in newspaper in order to

A- convince citizens that a strong national give was not in their best interest
B- campaign for heritage Washington for president
C- support the proposed constitution by pointing out the benefits of a strong national government
D- call attention to the problems with the three fifths compromise and the great compromise

Answer 1

The federalist believed in a strong central government. The federalist papers was a collection of essays that urged the ratification of the Constitution. The concern was that the Constitution would create a central government that was too strong, the Federalist Papers aimed to reduce this fear and convince people that a strong central government was necessary.