Hamilton describes the Anti-Federalist point of view by saying that, although they recognize the imperfections of the Confederacy, “They still seem to aim at things repugnant and irreconcilable; to an increase in federal authority without decrease in state authority; to sovereignty in the Union and to the complete independence of its members” (103). Hamilton's description of the flaws of the Anti-Federalists' position highlights the uncompromising and self-destructive nature of their argument against the Constitution. He then goes on to explain the flaws of the current Articles of Confederation, detailing the federal government's inability to acquire substantial funds to pay war debts, raise an army, impose taxes, regulate interstate commerce, and mint money. These factors contribute to the United States having “reached almost the final stage of national humiliation” (101). Hamilton appeals not only to society's desire to escape “the abyss” of anarchy that awaits it if they do not respond quickly to the fundamental disparities of the Articles, but also to “take a firm stand for our security, our tranquility, of our dignity, our reputation” (102). By expressing the urgency of the situation, Hamilton attempts to force the Anti-Federalists to compromise some of their beliefs to save the Union. The significance of Federalist Paper 15 to the ratification of the United States Constitution was immense as it provided a thorough assessment of the deficits of the Articles of Confederation and fostered a sense of urgency in the American people in the direction of adopting a new centralized government to prevent the United States from falling into the feared state of