Question

questions 19 and 20 refer to the following. \thus, fellow - citizens, have i pointed out what i thought necessary to be amended in our federal constitution. i beg you to call to mind our glorious declaration of independence, read it and compare it with the federal constitution; what a degree of apostacy will you not then discover. therefore, guard against all encroachments upon your liberties so dearly purchased with the costly expense of blood and treasure.\ a georgian, gazette of the state of georgia, november 15, 1787 20 which of the following factors contributed most directly to the views expressed in the excerpt? a the limitations placed on the federal government by the articles of confederation b the fear of excessive centralized authority c the efforts made to increase economic growth in the new nation d the desire to settle new territory controlled by american indians

Explanation:

The author is cautioning against encroachments on liberties, which is related to concerns about too - much centralized power in the Federal Constitution, as opposed to the more decentralized Articles of Confederation. The text emphasizes protecting hard - won liberties, which aligns with fears of over - centralization.

Answer:

B. The fear of excessive centralized authority