Why was the magna carta so influential to the founding fathers? a: it showed people had power to take control of government. b: it proved the king could be forced to lower taxes. c: it gave people a contract that promised safety and freedom. d: it allowed the writers to develop a republic-style democracy.

Instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, [the federalists’ plan] is clearly designed to make us one [unified] government. . whether such a change can ever be [made] in any manner; whether it can be [made] without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country—time only can determine. –the federal farmer what best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses? in time, one unified government will run the country. the federalists prefer thirteen republics to one unified government. one unified government probably will not lead to disruptions and civil wars. under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms.