Why did the members of the Second Continental Congress feel that writing the Declaration of Independence was an important thing to do? They hoped other countries would read it and support America's desire for freedom by declaring war on Great Britain. They believed Great Britain would understand why they wanted freedom if they would read this document. They wanted to document the supplies and number of soldiers they would need if they went to war. They wanted everyone to know what America was fighting for if they were to go to war with Great Britain.

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.