According to Ellis, why were the founders successful in creating a viable republic in the late 1700s

Just like actors in a play, the founding fathers were in their best behavior because they knew that their actions would have a significant effect on the next generations.

Explanation:

Ellis who was a book author described the founding fathers in America as actors in a play. During the 1700s there were many issues which were to shape the country called America one of which is slavery and equal rights of citizens. The founding fathers were diplomatic in handling these issues. The close-knit relationships and inter-connectedness of their jobs also allowed them to work together to achieve their common goals.

Moreso, they understood that their efforts would affect generations to come. So, they put in their best for the greater good of those who were to come.

the discoverers and explorers: 1. natives showed jedediah smith the way. 2. william sublette was the first cross it with a caravan. 3.joel walker and his family were the frist settlers to use it. the jumping off point: 1. founded in 1827 near where the missouri river flows into the mississippi. 2. by the 1840's, it was the most popular "jumping off" point for pioneers to stock their wagons with supplies. 3. missionaries from the church of jesus christ of latter day saints attempted to make independence their zion, or holy capital. the route west: 1. the first emigrants to oregon came by ship before the trail was established. 2. ships continued to to travel to oregon even after the overland migrations began, but they were not popular among the pioneers. 3. the fare for a sea journey to oregon was quite expensive--few pioneer families could afford it. i don't know the other three i'm sorry.