FAQ About Alexander Hamilton
What were the Federalist Papers?
The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. They were published between 1787 and 1788 under the pseudonym 'Publius' and were designed to convince the citizens of New York to ratify the proposed Constitution of the United States. Hamilton wrote the majority of these essays, explaining the necessity of a strong central government and addressing concerns about the new Constitution.
