The federalist papers a. were written by opponents of the constitution, who feared that a tyrannical government would be a consequence of ratification. b. were intellectual ideas that shaped the creation of the articles of confederation. c. were written by those who advocated maintaining the articles of confederation. d. claimed that under the articles of confederation the states had too little power compared to the central government. e. attempted to calm the anxieties many had about the powers granted to the central government under the constitution.