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Alexander Hamilton (1755–1804) was an American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
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The Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers are a collection of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay between 1787 and 1788. They were published under the pseudonym 'Publius' to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution. The essays explain and defend the principles of federalism, the separation of powers, and the checks and balances that form the foundation of the American political system.
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The Inadequacy of the Articles of Confederation
When the Articles of Confederation bound the thirteen states, our intentions were noble but our instruments were feeble. As Hamilton, I saw firsthand the impotence of Congress—it could request but not compel, recommend but not govern. Commerce faltered, creditors went unpaid, and foreign powers look...
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The Necessity of a Strong Union
In essays six through nine, I wrote passionately on the perils of disunion. Let no one imagine that neighboring states, once separated, would live in harmony. History teaches that proximity without union breeds jealousy and rivalry. Europe, littered with warring principalities, should remind all Ame...
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Alexander Hamilton (1755–1804) was an American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
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