Part A
Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
a. The states joined in union become stronger than they would be individually.
b. War with foreign nations is likely.
c. Each state must look out for its own interests.
d. Foreign nations provide a good model for how states can work together.
Part B
Which example of rhetoric from the passage best supports your answer?
a. Words like “broils,” “wars,” “foreign nations,” “external danger” support this idea.
b. The fact that the passage uses formal language supports this idea.
c. The use and repetition of the words “union,” “united,” and “combined” support this idea.
d. The sense that Americans admire the countries of Europe and want to follow their example supports this idea.