Federalist Papers: Publication and Political Impact (1787–1788)

1. Constitution submitted to the states for ratification

   Sep 28, 1787Labels: U S, State Conventions

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2. Anti-Federalist “Brutus I” launches New York critique

   Oct 18, 1787Labels: Brutus pseudonym, Anti-Federalists

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3. Federalist No. 1 begins the “Publius” series

   Oct 27, 1787Labels: Alexander Hamilton, Publius

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4. Early publication plan expands to multiple newspapers

   Nov 17, 1787Labels: Newspapers, Publishing Strategy

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5. Federalist No. 10 argues how a large republic handles factions

   Nov 22, 1787Labels: James Madison, Federalist No

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6. Federalist No. 51 explains checks and balances

   Feb 6, 1788Labels: Federalist No, Separation of

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7. First collected book edition (Nos. 1–36) is published

   Mar 22, 1788Labels: McLean Publishers, Collected Edition

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8. New York serial run reaches No. 77

   Apr 2, 1788Labels: New York, Serial Run

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9. McLean Volume 2 publishes Nos. 37–85

   May 28, 1788Labels: McLean Volume, Collected Edition

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10. Federalist No. 78 outlines an independent judiciary

    May 28, 1788Labels: Federalist No, Judiciary

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11. Federalist No. 84 disputes the need for a bill of rights

    Jul 16, 1788Labels: Federalist No, Alexander Hamilton

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12. New York ratifies the Constitution after intense debate

    Jul 26, 1788Labels: New York, Ratification Vote

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13. Federalist No. 85 closes the series

    Aug 16, 1788Labels: Federalist No, Alexander Hamilton

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