Why did John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton write the Federalist Papers? They wanted to strengthen the Articles of Confederation,

They wanted to transfer more power to the states.

They wanted to convince people to ratify the Constitution.

They wanted to establish a strong judicial system.

c.) the country needed a stronger central government.

mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.