Question

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

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Answer 1

The Federalist Papers generated support for ratifying the Constitution primarily by **explaining how the national government would not weaken the states** but rather create a more effective and stable union. They argued that the Constitution provided a system of checks and balances that would protect the rights of both the states and the individual citizens. While the Papers did support a strong federal government, they also addressed concerns about state sovereignty and rights, countering the fear that a stronger national government would infringe upon state powers.

The correct answer from your options is **by explaining how the national government would weaken the states** (though the Papers themselves argued the opposite). The Federalist Papers emphasized that the new government's structure was designed to enhance rather than diminish the roles of states within the federal system.