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Question 84: Why were the Federalist Papers important?

Q: Why were the Federalist Papers important?

They helped people understand the (U.S) Constitution.; They supported passing the (U.S) Constitution.

Accepted answers

•They helped people understand the (U.S) Constitution.
•They supported passing the (U.S) Constitution.

Why this matters

The Federalist Papers helped people understand the new Constitution. After the Constitution was written, many states were not sure about it. These essays explained why the Constitution was a good plan.

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