1. James Madison and the Federalist Ten
The purpose of "The Federalist" papers by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison were to explain and defend the Constitution against the critics that believed it was taking away the rights the Americans had won in the Revolution. "The Federalist #17" discussed the insufficiency of the present confederation to preserve the union. "The Federalist #45" discussed the alleged danger from the powers of the union to the state Governments. ... Alexander Hamilton and James Madison showed their support for the needed change and transition by writing "The Federalist #17" and "The Federalist #45...
The two leaders of the parties were Thomas Jefferson, Republican, and Alexander Hamilton, Federalist. ... As stated in the federalist papers they wanted to give all citizens the same options. ... It was more or less the Federalists attempt to win and end the controversy with the Republicans. ... The Republicans viewed the passing of the Seditions Acts as a part of the Federalists campaign to destroy them. ... Jefferson and the other Republicans viewed his election as the Federalists defeat. ...
After the constitution, the Federalist papers were created, works to ratify this constitution. In particular, Federalist papers #10 and #51, James Madison makes bold arguments and comments about the framing of the constitution. ... The main purpose of Federalist paper #10 is factions. ... In Federalist #51, Madison says, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary.... Madison makes very wise statements in Federalists #10 and #51. ...