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Official question #84US Citizenship Test
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
Correct answer
They helped people understand the U.S. Constitution.
Also accepted: They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution. · They supported passing the (U.S.) Constitution.
Why
Published in New York newspapers in 1787-1788 by Madison, Hamilton and Jay, the 85 essays explained the new Constitution and argued for its ratification.
Answer choices
- AThey declared independence from Britain.
- BThey helped people understand the U.S. Constitution.
- CThey ended the Civil War.
- DThey created the Bill of Rights.