In the Colonial and Early National period, leading figures like Alexander Hamilton attempted to shape the values and laws of our fledgling nation. It was a period of warring ideas and ideals, which still have bearing on our laws today. Specifically, “The Federalist Papers No. 84” and DeWitt No. II authors argue about whether or not the Bill of Rights should be ratified. Compare and contrast the development of the authors’ arguments on this topic, evaluating the effectiveness and validity of their claims, their use of reasoning, making sure to analyze the texts within the context of this tumultuous time period.