How did the federalist papers generate support for ratifying the constitution?

The most important factor in gathering support for the ratification of the constitution was the inclusion of the Bill of Rights.

Many anti-federalists were wary of the power the would be given to the federal government, they feared that they would abuse this power and in the end, it would result in a government just like the British, supporting only the aristocrats and leaving the people without a say in the matter.

With that in mind, James Madison assured the anti-federalists that the Bill of Rights would be placed to safeguard the rights and freedom of the people in order to prevent a despotic government.