Multiple choice

The primary purpose of the Federalist Papers was to

  1. justify the American Revolution to thecolonists

  2. promote the continuation of British rule

  3. encourage ratification of the United StatesConstitution

  4. support the election of George Washington aspresident
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Federalist Papers were a series of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to persuade the public and the states to ratify the proposed U.S. Constitution.

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