I assume this is a multiple choice. I will give it a shot though:
"The open spaces and opportunities for independence appealed to many."
I'd say D because it says "if they ever should use it in earnest against each other, it will surely split." Government only has as much power as the people let it have
It's called a competition. <span />
The correct answer is A. melodrama.
Melodrama is a dramatic genre whose purpose is to appeal to the emotions of the audience, usually by combining comedic and tragic elements. It is usually quite sensational, with exaggerated plots meant to elicit strong feelings in those who are watching this drama.