Analyzing Alexander Hamilton's Views in the Federalist Papers

Alexander Hamilton was a federalist that wrote federalist paper eight in 1789. The purpose of the article was to persuade the constitutional Convention that votes to ratify the constitution. Hamilton explains why failure to form a stronger constitutional union between the states would cause an unstable and weak system between the states. Hamilton argues about the well-being of Americans. He addressed the negative consequences if the union collapsed and conflict between states will be unbearable. The union would ensure protection against invasions or attacks from foreign nations.

Europe was a prime example of a country being protected by a strong navy. It did not need to maintain a large army within the kingdom.

Hamilton portrays to his audience that the separation of states is crucial to having a strong military and government. Europe has many fortifications against military advances. The United States has a wide range of options. The issue is that popular states would overrule unpopular states. Hamilton wanted to set up a federal form of government.

The weaker states would have the first need for a standing army. Listed the powers of the national government by dividing it into three branches: state, national, and federal government. Each separate function would have a senate. Difference between military establishments in a country. The overall purpose of this paper is that the United State will prevent internal wars by becoming united as a country rather than falling apiary battling each other.