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Federalist 11-13: Commerce

Federalist 11:

I. Commercial Activity is the cause of greatness. a. Americans have an unequalled spirit of enterprise suited to commercial life

II. Union is necessary for commerce a. make foreign markets bid for access to America b. navy necessary for strength and trade c. navy necessary for defense against Europe d. interstate commerce impossible without a federal government

Federalist 12:

I. Raising revenues a. indirect taxes (consumption taxes) b. tax collection

i. must guard the Atlantic to stop contraband and underground market

Federalist 13:

I. Cost of Administration a. no duplication of administrative offices