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Tara RossOn this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 8 is published. In this paper, Publius argues that European-style wars can be avoided in America, if we remain united.Consider what was happening in Europe at the time: Nations were close together, and these European nations always shared boundaries with some other country. As a result, standing armies and standing fortifications were considered necessary.The island of Britain was an exception to this general rule. It is harder for an enemy nation to get to Britain. Thus, the British people have considered their Navy to be an adequate defense. Publius argues that a united America can be like Britain, with an ocean separating it from its nearest enemy and no standing army needed.More on Federalist Paper No. 8 is here: https://www.taraross.com/post/the-federalist-papers-no-8?fbclid=IwAR2Eagso4tzOK26mQKSpnxJqogPc9xD_uoFTXA-GE01MfX27a9RZF_FgOHY