USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A compilation of these articles written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay (under the pseudonym Publius), were published as The Federalist in 1788. Through these papers and other writings, the Federalists successfully articulated their position in favor of adoption of the Constitution.

Detailed explanation-2: -Federalists such as Hamilton supported ratification. But Anti-Federalists, who feared that the document gave too much power to the federal government, worked to convince the states to reject it. In order for the Constitution to take effect, nine of the 13 states would have to ratify.

Detailed explanation-3: -To gain the necessary support for ratification in New York, and to influence the debate nationally, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay wrote a series of eighty-five articles in favor of the proposed Constitution.

Detailed explanation-4: -Those who supported the Constitution and a stronger national republic were known as Federalists. Those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution in favor of small localized government were known as Anti-Federalists.