The Federalists
and the Federalists Papers
So Who are They?
― James Madison, The Federalist Papers
We were a young country making our way, making mistakes and learning as we progressed.
The Articles of Confederation was our first attempt at government and it was not proving to be a viable foundation for the country. The States had most of the power and each was looking out for it's own interests. Other countries found it difficult to conduct business with the new United States and more importantly, so did foreign businesses.
The Federalists were pushing the public to take serious examination of the Articles of Confederation and make change.
Watch this video to learn more. Takes notes as needed. Continue to the next section below.
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Federalists VS. Anti- Federalists
QUOTES from the Federalists Papers.
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James Madison
* referred to "as the "Father of the Constitution"
* helped frame the Bill of Rights and enact the first revenue legislation
* President Jefferson's Secretary of State
* Madison was elected President in 1808
* President during the War of 1812 with Great Britain. In 1814, Washington was invaded by British troops and the White House burned.
Dolly Madison, wife of James MAdison, saved the famous portrait of George Washington (which hangs in the White House today) and other important items.
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