"In a republic, the manners, sentiments, and interests of the people should be similar. If this be not the case, there will be a constant clashing of opinions; and the representatives of one part will be continually striving against those of the other…The laws and customs of the several states are, in many respects, very diverse, and in some opposite; each would be in favor of its own interests and customs, and, of consequence, a legislature, formed of representatives from the respective parts, would not only be too numerous to act with any care or decision, but would be composed of such heterogeneous and discordant principles, as would constantly be contending with each other…." - from "Brutus No. 1," The Anti-Federalist Papers, 1778 Using this excerpt, you could reasonably expect the author would Responses A argue a nation-wide system of education.argue a nation-wide system of education. B oppose the ratification of the Constitution.oppose the ratification of the Constitution. C support the ratification of the Constitution.support the ratification of the Constitution. D oppose the expansion of slavery into new states.

Answer 1

The correct response based on the excerpt from "Brutus No. 1" would be B oppose the ratification of the Constitution.

The author expresses concerns about the diverse interests and customs of different states in a republic, suggesting that a legislature formed from such diverse representatives would be prone to conflict and inefficiency. This sentiment aligns with Anti-Federalist views, which typically opposed the ratification of the Constitution due to fears that a strong central government would not adequately represent the varied interests of the states.