Federalist Papers 6 – 8
Trey and Ken transition from the writings of John Jay to Alexander Hamilton in this week’s midweek Federalist Papers show. Topics discussed include:
- Hamilton’s deeply pessimistic view of human conduct and his response to the idea that democracies or commercial republics are inherently peaceful.
- A deep dive into the four specific triggers Hamilton believed would afflict a disunited America, including the massive Revolutionary War debt.
- Hamilton’s warning that disunion would force states to adopt the fortified borders and standing armies of Europe.
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