Definitions for "Federalist Papers"
A series of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison that were published to support the adoption of the proposed United States Constitution.
85 essays that were printed in New York newspapers while that state was deciding whether or not to support the U.S. Constitution. The essays were written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison in 1787 and 1788 and explained why New Yorkers should support the Constitution.
Series of essays written in support of ratifying the Constitution. Written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison.