Unpacking the Federalist Papers
Mary G. summarizes the writings that supported the ratification of our United States Constitution. These short episodes include some background into the lives and culture of our nation's founders.
Unpacking the Federalist Papers
Federalist Paper #1 Rationale for the Republic
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Mary G.
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Mary gives a wider introduction for the podcast, then Alexander Hamilton's reasons why the country will make each state better as a union. Hamilton's intentions were firm, and he aims to convince his colleagues. He knows the prior confederation wasn't working, and the proposed constitution will preserve our liberty and property. Therefore he's writing to clarify why the constitution should be ratified.