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.”

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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.”
The author did not anticipate that the constitutional convention would lead to the great debate
The author worried about political arguments between americans and wanted to stop them
The author likely believed that the federal government would not help the U.S
The author likely believed that a federal government was in the best interest of the U.S

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The statement that best reflects the beliefs of the author of the quote is: "The author likely believed that a federal government was in the best interest of the U.S."

The quote emphasizes the importance of a strong union to maintain peace and protect against internal divisions, suggesting that the author viewed a federal government as necessary for the stability and welfare of the states.