Question

"We are one nation today and 13 tomorrow who will treat with us on such terms."

How does this sentence reflect George Washington's views on government?
He believed in the importance of state sovereignty.
He had a foreign policy that favored Great Britain.
He did not believe presidents ought to have a third term.
He believed the federal government needed more power.

Answer 1

Answer: He believed the federal government needed more power.

Answer 2

The correct answer is He believed the federal government needed more power.

What he wanted to say is that without a strong federal power the states could easily just go their own way and do what they want regardless of what's good for the Union and the continent and could bring the downfall of the country. He supported a strong federation.