Federalists

Definition
Those in favor of the Constitution and a strong central government
The Federalist Papers
  • written by Madison, Jay, and Hamilton
  • insisted new union contributed to prosperity
  • urged ratification of the Constitution
Federalist Papers No. 10
the size and density of the nation made it impossible for a single faction to form a majority that could dominate the government
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