Civics test question 84 of 128 · Colonial Period and Independence
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
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Give any one of these answers.
- They helped people understand the U.S. Constitution.
- They supported passing the U.S. Constitution.
Why this is the answer
The Federalist Papers helped people understand and support the Constitution. They were essays printed in newspapers during the debate over approving the new government.
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Answers that are not correct
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- They created the national anthem.
- They declared independence from Britain.
- They bought Louisiana.
- They ended slavery.
More questions on this topic
- 81. There were 13 original states. Name five.
- 82. What founding document was written in 1787?
- 83. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
- 85. Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
- 86. George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
- 87. Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
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