Influence at the Founding: The Federalist Papers' effect on the Ratification of the Constitution

Authors

  • Derek Schutz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/cons10500

Abstract

While the drafting of the American Constitution in the summer of 1787 is recognized as a contentious period, the ratification of the proposed Constitution in each of the states held its own challenges. The Federalist Papers are widely seen as providing the case for the confidentially crafted Constitution, particularly in the state of New York. Yet the extent to which they played a role in convincing citizens and delegates at the time remains unclear. This essay seeks to understand the role that these 85 Federalist Papers played in the Ratification debate in the state of New York.

Author Biography

Derek Schutz

Derek Schutz is a 5th year political science/philosophy major. Derek is interested in American history and politics, particularly the revolutionary period. He is graduating this year with plans to go on to law school.

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Published

2011-06-07

How to Cite

Schutz, D. (2011). Influence at the Founding: The Federalist Papers’ effect on the Ratification of the Constitution. Constellations, 2(2), 125–132. https://doi.org/10.29173/cons10500

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American Political History