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Were the authors of the Federalist Papers very much against a strong central government?
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No, the authors of the Federalist Papers, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay favored the Constitution, which provided for a strong central government. The Ant-Federalists, which included people like Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry, were opposed to the central government having too much control.
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Why did the authors of the article of confederation create a weak central government?
To protect against tyranny
Why did the authors of the articles of confederation create a weak central government?
To protect against tyranny
Why was anti federalist against strong central government?
because the president could easily become king
What did the federalist essays argue?
They argued for a strong federal government and that a strong federal gov was the only way to save the country.
Why did the authors of articles of confederation create weak central government?
To protect against tyranny
People who believe in a strong central government?
Federalist
What kind of central government did the federalist want?
Bicameral.
What did the anti federalist advocate?
a strong central government
What did the anti-federalist advocate?
a strong central government
Who wanted weak central government?
Anti-Federalist
Was Alexander Hamilton one of the writers of the Federalist Papers?
The Federalist papers, a group of writings concerning the best form of government the former British colonies could make were not written by Jefferson. Historians credit James Madison, John Jay and Alexander Hamilton as the authors.
Federalists wanted a strong what?
The federalist wanted a strong Federal/Central government.
