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The Federalist

Book of 85 composed newspaper essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Published under the name Publius.

Federalist #51 (By James Madison)

Insisted the security for liberty lay in balanced power of the government structure and the nation’s size/diversity. Division of political authority prevented any one branch from gaining too much power. Large size of the republic was a source of stability (more capable of self-government). Saw continuous westward expansion as essential to freedom. “Justice is the end of evil government and society.”

American Religion (Federalist)

“Multiplicity of sects.”

To frame the government (Federalist)

Enable the government to control the governed, then oblige it to control itself. Dependence on the people is the primary control on the government.

2 considerations applicable to the Federal System of America

Single/compound republic. Community independent of the majority (minority rights will be in little danger).

James Winthrop, Anti-Federalist

Believed the Constitution shifted the balance between liberty and power too far toward power. Predicted new government would fall under the sway of merchants, creditors, and others hostile to the interests of ordinary Americans. Believed self-government flourishes better in small communities.

Anti-Federalists

Published under the name Agrippa. Opponents of the ratification of the Constitution. Denied Madison's equation of “extensive republic.” Favored security for liberty. Believed large states enforced a uniformity that ignored local differences.

Bill of Rights (Anti-Federalist)

Defense against tyranny. “Necessary to defend an individual against the majority in a republic against the king of a monarchy.”

Judith Sargent Murray, "On the Equality of the Sexes"

Wrote plays, novels, and poetry. Discussed education, religious toleration, and American nationalism. Father was a merchant.

"On the Equality of the Sexes"

Women had the right to exercise their talents and should be allowed education to do so. Women are equal to men. “Intellectual Power”: imagination, reason, and judgment. Women are domesticated, men are taught how to achieve.

George Washington

Didn’t want a lifelong term. Wanted everyone to unite in the name of “America.” Believed respect for authority is a foundation of true liberty. Encouraged patriotism, unity, and obedience to government. Hated European influence.

Dangers of parties in the state (Washington)

Weakens public administration. Fills the community with jealousies and false alarms. Opens the door for foreign influence.

Gabriel

Richmond blacksmith who organized a plot for slaves in Virginia to gain freedom. He and 25 others were captured and hanged.

George Tucker

Believed slaves possessed the “love of freedom.” Warned slaves were likely to side with enemies to gain freedom. Wanted slaves to be emancipated to the outside of the Mississippi.

Tecumseh on Indians

Refused to sign the Treaty of Greenville. Met with William Henry Harrison (governor of Indiana) and asked him to tear up the treaty. Believed the continent belongs to Indians because they were placed there by the “Great Spirit.”

Tenskwatawa

Religious prophet who wanted complete separation from whites, revival of traditional Indian culture, and resistance to federal policies.