John Jay Second Federalist Analysis

The second federalist paper was written by John Jay to the people of New York. The title of the paper was "Concerning Dangers from foreign force and influence for the independent journal." The second federalist paper was divided into sub categories about the United America, constitution and the government. John Jay argued why we should stay united as one and pointed out the way to make that possible was to institute a national government to care for the union and rival the European foreign force in case of any future conflict. John Jay began supporting his position by saying the government was an indispensable necessity. He stated that the people needed to give up some of their natural rights to the government in order to grant the government …show more content…
John Jay expressed that he was very happy that God gave this country to people who were united, had the same language, same religion, were attached to same government, and had similar customs. These are the same people who as well fought side by side in a bloody war to win their freedom and independence. The battle for freedom and independence, more than any of the other points, shows why the people stayed united and will continue to do so. The country and the people seem to be made for each other, Jay expressed. He said as well that we should never let that brethren fall into a number of unsocial, jealous, and alien …show more content…
All of these men brought useful information from different states. They discussed the true importance of the country with intelligence. Each of these delegates wanted public liberty and prosperity, which made them look great in the people 's eyes. The people relied on the judgment of the Congress on pressing matters and as they aged, they grew in patriotism and brought their knowledge to the constitutional conventions. In the end, John Jay said "that every congress joined with the people in thinking that the prosperity of America depends on its Union, and to preserve the Union was the objective of making the conventions and the Constitution." John Jay said that those who promote the idea of replacing the convention 's plan for a Constitution with separate confederacies would put the Union in jeopardy. Jay said that if the union is dissolved, America will have reasons to exclaim, in the words of the poet, "Farewell! A long farewell to all my