Title: Analyzing the Persuasiveness of the Federalist Papers Thesis: In Federalist Paper No. 10, James Madison argues for the necessity of a strong central government to control factions and maintain stability in a large republic.

Choose at least one of the Federalist Papers 
You can choose to compare more than one if you like 
Read through the essay and take notes 
Ask yourself these questions: 
What is the thesis?  
What is the author arguing? 
Is the author persuasive? Or does he miss the point? 
Is there evidence to support the thesis?