How did the Federalist Papers generate support for ratifying the Constitution?

Question

(1 point)
• by explaining how the Constitution would protect states' rights
• by explaining how the national government would weaken the states
• by explaining how the Constitution would require a bill of rights
• by explaining how the three branches of government could not monitor each other

Answer 1

The correct answer is: by explaining how the Constitution would protect states' rights.

The Federalist Papers, particularly those written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, argued that the new Constitution would create a system of government that balanced power between the national and state governments, thereby protecting the rights of the states while also promoting a more effective national government. This helped to generate support for ratifying the Constitution among those who were concerned about preserving states' rights.