According to Ellis, why was the winter of 1777-¬?1778 so significant? Describe the character of the war prior to the events at Valley Forge, and explain how the meaning of the war changed there?
Why did James Madison argue in "Federalist No. 10," a chapter in The Federalist Papersthat a strong government, or a large state, was essential to ward off the dangers of faction? What was he concerned about?