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What type of government did the Federalists want?
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The Federalists wanted a strong central government, with a strong executive branch. They did not want a Bill of Rights, in their minds the Constitution was efficient enough without one.
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Who was Alexander Hamilton?
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He was a hyper-federalist. He initially proposed a Monarchy but was quickly shot down.
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Who was John Jay?
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One of the writers of the Federalist Papers.
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Who was John Adams?
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He wasn't at the convention because he was the US ambassador to England, but he was a big advocate for a strong central government.
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Who were some Notable Federalists?
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Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison, and John Adams.
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What did the Federalists think about the Bill Of Rights?
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They thought it was unnecessary.
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What were the Federalist Papers?
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The Federalist Papers were written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, they were written to persuade citizens and delegates to side with the federalists, and help the constitution pass through all the states to be ratified. They were a series of 85 articles and essays.
