Official USCIS civics question 84 of 128
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
Official answers (English)
- They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution
- They supported passing the (U.S.) Constitution
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Explanation
English
The Federalist Papers explained the Constitution and built support for ratifying it.
Türkçe
Federalist Yazıları, Anayasa'yı açıkladı ve onaylanması için destek topladı.
Español
Los Federalist Papers explicaron la Constitución y consiguieron apoyo para ratificarla.
Memory hint
💡 EN: They argued for the Constitution.
💡 TR: Anayasa'yı savundular.
💡 ES: Defendieron la Constitución.
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