Question

section 1: excerpt 1: \i have heard it asserted by some, that as america hath flourished under her former connection with great britain, the same connection is necessary towards her future happiness, and will always have the same effect. nothing can be more fallacious than this kind of argument.\ in your own words:

Explanation:

The author has heard some claim that America's past prosperity under its connection with Great - Britain means this connection is essential for its future happiness and will always have the same positive effect. The author believes this argument is completely wrong.

Answer:

Some people think America's past success with Britain means the connection is needed for future happiness, but the author says this is a false argument.