Asked by Chaston Carter on Jun 19, 2024

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In general, what was the purpose of the series of essays referred to as The Federalist Papers?

A) The authors set forth compelling reasons why the Constitution should not be ratified.
B) The essays proposed that the Constitution should be passed by all states before it went into effect.
C) It was a publicity campaign to promote ratification of the Constitution.
D) It was an attempt by the anti-federalists to ensure that certain amendments were added before the states voted on ratification.

Federalist Papers

A series of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.

Ratification

The formal approval process of a treaty, constitutional amendment, or legislative act to make it officially valid.

Constitution

The fundamental principles and established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.

  • Grasp the series of developments preceding the establishment of the Articles of Confederation and its outcomes, as well as the process involved in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
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Yanushi ZaveriJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Federalist Papers were written to support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, advocating for a strong federal government as outlined in the Constitution.