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Ratifying the Constitution

Question 3 • 670401 American Studies S1 – MYERS, JOSHUA A

Which of the following was a major factor leading to the ratification of the Constitution?

Answer
A
The Anti-Federalists persuaded the population to support it.
B
George Washington convinced the delegates from Virginia to support it.
C
The Letters from the Federal Farmer were published and strongly influenced public support.
D
Founders, writing under the name "Publius," wrote the Federalist Papers to sway public opinion in its favor.

Explanation

The Federalist Papers were written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the shared name “Publius.” They argued in favor of ratifying the Constitution and helped persuade the public and state convention delegates. The Letters from the Federal Farmer, by contrast, expressed Anti-Federalist concerns about the Constitution.

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