The author's central claim in the passage is that А
since bordering nations are naturally competitive, the
U. S. should avoid division.
В.
since Britain is experienced in the art of war, the U. S.
should imitate their policies.
С
since the North is stronger than the South, multiple
confederacies are inevitable.
D
since unity is critical to the future of the U. S., a new
form of government is needed.