the federalist papers

     

In the 12th of these letters, Alexander Hamilton wrote, "A nation cannot long exist without revenues"

Trivia about the federalist papers

  • The first of these 85 essays urging ratification of the Constitution appeared on October 27, 1787 in a NYC newspaper
  • James Madison said in these "papers" that "A bad cause seldom fails to betray itself"
  • In this collection of essays, James Madison wrote, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary"
  • The first of these 85 essays urging ratification of the Constitution appeared on October 27, 1787 in a NYC newspaper

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