Question

read the following excerpt from federalist #3 by john jay. the number of wars which have happened or will happen in the world will always be found to be in proportion to the number and weight of the causes, whether real or pretended, which provoke or invite them. if this remark be just, it becomes useful to inquire whether so many just causes of war are likely to be given by united america as by disunited america; for if it should turn out that united america will probably give the fewest, then it will follow that in this respect the union lends most to preserve the people in a state of peace with other nations. what might john jay say is a potential danger associated with not ratifying the constitution? separate states are less likely to be economically prosperous. separate states are less likely to preserve peace with other nations. separate states are more likely to pass unfair taxes on citizens. separate states are more likely to enforce laws with unfair penalties.

Explanation:

The excerpt emphasizes that the number of wars is related to the causes that provoke them, and questions whether united or disunited America will give more just - causes for war. It concludes that the Union helps to keep the people in peace with other nations, implying that separate states are less likely to preserve peace with other nations.

Answer:

Separate states are less likely to preserve peace with other nations.