Question

The purpose of The Federalist Papers was to make an argument for —?
A: establishing a national bank
B: ratifying the U.S. Constitution
C: restricting the practice of slavery
D: declaring independence from Britain

Answer 1

Answer:

B: ratifying the U.S. Constitution

Explanation:

It's in the title itself, after all. The full name of the papers is

"The Federalist: A Collection of Essays, Written in Favour of the New Constitution, as Agreed upon by the Federal Convention, September 17, 1787"

Answer 2

Answer:

B: ratifying the U.S. Constitution