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The Anti-Federalist writers have never been identified, but historians have some theories about the men behind some of the pen names:
Centinel: Wrote 24 articles that appeared in the Philadelphia Independent Gazetteer and the Philadelphia Freeman's Journal between October 1787 and November 1788. The author's identity is unknown, but thought to be Samuel Bryan or a combination of Bryan and Eleazer Oswald, owner of the Independent Gazetteer.
Federal Farmer: Wrote 18 articles that appeared in the Poughkeepsie Country Journal between November 1787 and January 1788. The author's identity is speculated to be either Richard Henry Lee, a Virginia delegate to the Congress who was then sitting in New York, or Melancton Smith, or a collaboration between the two.
Brutus: Wrote 16 articles that appeared in the New York Journal between October 1787 and April 1788. These essays most closely paralleled those of the Federalists, and were widely reprinted and discussed, making them, perhaps, the most notable of the Anti-Federalist works. The author is believed to be Robert Yates, a New York judge and ally of George Clinton, then Governor of New York.
John DeWitt: Wrote five articles arguing against the need for a stronger central government under a pseudonym borrowed from a 17th-century Dutch Patriot. These articles appeared in Massachusetts' Boston Herald in October through December of 1787. The author's identity remains unknown.
Cato: Wrote seven articles that were published in the New York Journal in late 1787; the last appeared on January 3, 1788. Many historians believe the author was New York Governor George Clinton, but note there is no evidence supporting that theory.
Pennsylvania Minority: The Pennsylvania Minority comprised 21 delegates to the Pennsylvania Convention who opposed ratifying the Constitution. This single essay was written after the state ratified the Constitution, and was originally printed in the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser on December 18, 1787. The actual author is believed to be Samuel Bryant (who was also thought to be Centinel), based on several later letters in which he claimed ownership of the address.
In addition, there were essays written by several different (unknown) men signed, "A Farmer," "Observer," "A Philanthropist," "Montezuma," "A Federal Republican," and others. Patrick Henry and Melancton Smith also gave public speeches denouncing Federalism.
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∙ 13y agoThe Anti-Federalist writers have never been identified, but historians have some theories about the men behind some of the pen names:
Centinel: Wrote 24 articles that appeared in the Philadelphia Independent Gazetteer and the Philadelphia Freeman's Journal between October 1787 and November 1788. The author's identity is unknown, but thought to be Samuel Bryan or a combination of Bryan and Eleazer Oswald, owner of the Independent Gazetteer.
Federal Farmer: Wrote 18 articles that appeared in the Poughkeepsie Country Journal between November 1787 and January 1788. The author's identity is speculated to be either Richard Henry Lee, a Virginia delegate to the Congress who was then sitting in New York, or Melancton Smith, or a collaboration between the two.
Brutus: Wrote 16 articles that appeared in the New York Journal between October 1787 and April 1788. These essays most closely paralleled those of the Federalists, and were widely reprinted and discussed, making them, perhaps, the most notable of the Anti-Federalist works. The author is believed to be Robert Yates, a New York judge and ally of George Clinton, then Governor of New York.
John DeWitt: Wrote five articles arguing against the need for a stronger central government under a pseudonym borrowed from a 17th-century Dutch Patriot. These articles appeared in Massachusetts' Boston Herald in October through December of 1787. The author's identity remains unknown.
Cato: Wrote seven articles that were published in the New York Journal in late 1787; the last appeared on January 3, 1788. Many historians believe the author was New York Governor George Clinton, but note there is no evidence supporting that theory.
Pennsylvania Minority: The Pennsylvania Minority comprised 21 delegates to the Pennsylvania Convention who opposed ratifying the Constitution. This single essay was written after the state ratified the Constitution, and was originally printed in the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser on December 18, 1787. The actual author is believed to be Samuel Bryant (who was also thought to be Centinel), based on several later letters in which he claimed ownership of the address.
In addition, there were essays written by several different (unknown) men signed, "A Farmer," "Observer," "A Philanthropist," "Montezuma," "A Federal Republican," and others. Patrick Henry and Melancton Smith also gave public speeches denouncing Federalism.
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How did the Federalist Papers and the Antifederalist Papers influence ideas on the systems of U.S. government?
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Who were the authors the federalist papers?
James Madison, john jay, & Alexander Hamilton
How did the Federalists Papers and the Antifederalist Papers influence ideas on system of US government?
It is difficult to over-state the influence that the 'Federalist Papers' had on the American system of government. In essence, these powerfully worded and carefully thought-out treatises and essays provided the blueprint for the federal republic that the United States would become in the 1780s.
The authors of the fedralist papers were james madison john jay and who else?
ben frankilin
Who were the main authers of the federalist papers?
Alexander Hamilton. He wrote 52 of the 85 Federalist essays.
How did the Federalist papers and the Antifederalist papers influence ideas on system of U.S. Government?
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How did the federalist papers and the antifederalist papers influence ideas on systems of U.S. governments?
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How did the Federalist Papers and the Antifederalist Papers influence ideas on the systems of U.S. government?
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Was john jay a antifederalist?
No John Jay was not an antifederalist...he was one of three people to write the federalist papers advocating the ratification of the constitution. James Madison wrote the Virginia Plan, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights...
Who was the authors of the Federalist's papers?
Hamilton and Mason
Did the authors of the Federalist Papers sign their names?
No. The authors of the Federalist Papers, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay, all signed their essays with the pen name "Publius."
Who was the authors to federalist papers?
The authors of the Federalist Papers were Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. These papers were written to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution and provide insight into the framers' thoughts on government and political theory.
How did the federalist paper and the antifederalist papers influence ideas on system of U.S government?
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What was the authors' main objective in writing The Federalists Papers?
I don’t know
What were two authors of the federalists papers?
in favor of a strong federal government
Who were the authors the federalist papers?
James Madison, john jay, & Alexander Hamilton
How did the Federalists Papers and the Antifederalist Papers influence ideas on system of US government?
It is difficult to over-state the influence that the 'Federalist Papers' had on the American system of government. In essence, these powerfully worded and carefully thought-out treatises and essays provided the blueprint for the federal republic that the United States would become in the 1780s.
