Literature Focus Quiz 35 (83-87) Flashcards
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Providence, Rhode Island
Who wrote Federalist No. 1?
Alexander Hamilton
Federalist No. primarily targeted delegates in
New York
Federalist No. 1 was FIRST published in
The Independent Journal
Federalist No. 1 was FIRST published in
The Independent Journal
Who wrote the majority of the Federalist essays?
Alexander Hamilton
Which pseudonym did the writers of the Federalist essays use?
Publius
The writer of the Federalist No. 1 argues that ratification will
establish a ‘good government from reflection and choice’
What is PRIMARY purpose of the opening paragraph of Federalist No.1?
noting implications on contemporary political ideas
The writer of Federalist No. 1 considers all of the following factors influential to both sides of the ratification debate EXCEPT
philanthropy
Which of the following statements BEST describes the reception of the Federalist essays
Only 3 statewide newspapers published the essays
In describing the need for moderation in political debate, the writer of Federalist No.1 compares politics to
religion
The writer of Federalist No. 1 claims that most authoritarian regimes rose to power with leaders who were initially
Charismatic
In addressing readers in first person, the writer of Federalist No. 1 directly attempts to
establish credibility
According to the writer of Federalist No. 1, all of the following groups comprise the primary opposition to ratificaion EXCEPT individuals who
have significant ties to Great Britain
