The same subject continued: concerning dangers from foreign force and influence. for the independent journal.. author: john jay. to the people of the state of new york: . it is not a new observation that the people of any country (if, like the americans, intelligent and well informed) seldom adopt and steadily persevere for many years in an erroneous opinion respecting their interests. that consideration naturally tends to create great respect for the high opinion which the people of america have so long and uniformly entertained of the importance of their continuing firmly united under one federal government, vested with sufficient powers for all general and national purposes. based on the excerpt, jay thinks americans would a. be embarassed by the federal government. b. stop doing something they thought was wrong. c. benefit from divided government. d. want to live in other countries.

Jay thinks Americans would stop doing something they thought was wrong.

The Federalist is a collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.

The correct answer between all the choices given is the second choice or letter B. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.

plot- the main storyline of a work consisting of a chain of events related by cause and effect.main plot- the main story line

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).