The Framers who wanted to protect states’ rights summarized their beliefs as

wanting a government that would make unifying rules and laws to protect the rights of the nation.

wanting to protect individual rights that a national government would not be able to protect.

wanting a strong national government that would protect people against foreign enemies.

wanting a national government that was strong enough to put down future rebellions.

wanting a government that would make unifying rules and laws to protect the rights of the nation.

The correct answer is:

- Wanting to protect individual rights that a national government would not be able to protect.