Which statement best reflects the beliefs of the author
of this quote? “A firm union will be of the utmost
moment to the peace and liberty of the States, as a
barrier against domestic faction and insurrection.”
(1 point)
The author likely believed that a federal government
was in the best interests of the U.S.
The author worried about political arguments
between Americans and wanted to stop them.
The author likely believed that a federal government
would not help the U.S.
The author did not anticipate that the Constitutional
Convention would lead to the Great Debate.