St. Francis was a medieval monk who converted to Christianity later in his life after living a pretty sinful youth. He felt that all the sins he had committed in his youth could be turned around to teach him something about living a Christian life and becoming something better than what he had been before. How does knowing about St. Francis contribute to your understanding of the poem?

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.