Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist: The Great Debate (Complete Articles & Essays in One Volume) : Words that Traced the Path of the Nation - Founding Fathers' Political and Philosophical Debate, Their Opinions and Arguments about the Constitution

Some of the greatest thinkers of the Revolutionary era took part in this extraordinary constitution debate that shaped the America we know today. Read their opinions and arguments on various topics including nature and powers of the Union, need for stronger Union, the judiciary, election organization, defense, taxation and many other subjects in order to understand how this debate influenced our present and shaped the very core of American democracy. The Federalist Papers are a collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution. The work of the Founding Fathers who were opposed to or concerned with the merits of the United States Constitution, including Samuel Bryan and Patrick Henry, is collectively named Anti-Federalist.

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Alexander Hamilton was born in 1757 on the island of Nevis, in the Leeward group, British West Indies. During the Revolutionary War, he joined the staff of General Washington as secretary and aide-de-camp and soon became his close confidant as well. Hamilton was elected to the Continental Congress in 1782-83. Hamilton's part in New York's ratification of the Constitution the next year was substantial, though he felt it was deficient in many respects. Against determined opposition, he collaborated with John Jay and James Madison in writing The Federalist Papers.
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James Madison
James Madison, born March 16, 1751, the first of ten children born to a slave owning family in Orange County, Virginia. He grew up to be an impassioned opponent of established religion and advocate of what was then called freedom of conscience. In 1779, Madison was selected to represent Virginia in the Continental Congress and was the youngest member. Madison was highly instrumental in the convening of the Constitutional Convention; he played a key part in guiding the Constitution through the Continental Congress. In 1809, Madison became the fourth President of the United States.
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John Jay
John Jay (1745-1829) was an American statesman and first Chief Justice of the United States. he was born in New York City and graduated from Columbia University in 1764. In pre-Revolutionary activities he reflected the views of the conservative colonial merchant, opposing British actions but not favoring independence. Once the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed, however, he energetically supported the patriot cause. He contributed five papers to The Federalist, dealing chiefly with the Constitution in relation to foreign affairs.
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Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist: The Great Debate (Complete Articles & Essays in One Volume) : Words that Traced the Path of the Nation - Founding Fathers' Political and Philosophical Debate, Their Opinions and Arguments about the Constitution

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Alexander Hamilton, America's Founding Father of Finance : His Original Reports on Public Credit, a National Bank, Manufactures

Alexander Hamilton, Mark Spencer

Alexander Hamilton: Adultery and Apology: Observations on Certain Documents in the History of the United States for the Year 1796

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Federalist Versus Anti-Federalist in America : Debating Democracy: The Founding Fathers' Epic Struggle for Federalism and Freedom

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Hamilton's Economic Policies : Works & Speeches of the Founder of American Financial System

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