According to the first paragraph in the text, Hamilton wrote this document to defend the newly proposed Constitution and to address the concerns of those who opposed it.
When Hamilton calls out "the opposers of the new system," he is referring to those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution.
These opponents argued that the Constitution would create a too powerful national government that would infringe on the rights of individual states and citizens.
So, He argues that the Constitution is a necessary and beneficial document that will help to promote order, justice, and stability in the newly formed United States.
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According to the first paragraph in the text, why 4. What is the meaning of the word indictment as it
did Hamilton write this document? Cite evidence. is used in the text? Write your best definition
here, along with a brief explanation of how you
arrived at its meaning.
2. To whom is Hamilton referring when he calls out
"the opposers of the new system," and what
does he accuse them of? Explain, citing 5. The Latin word formidare means "to fear." With
evidence.
this information in mind and using context clues
from the text, write your best definition of the
word formidable here.