Answer:
Western Bloc
Explanation:
Just as other theaters of global two-superpower rivalry, the Middle East was a scenario of the Cold War. The United States and West Europe competed over influence and interests with the Soviet Union and its bloc. In the Middle East, America´s closest ally has always been Israel. Among the Arabic states, Saudi Arabia - the world´s largest oil producer - was and still is a relevant American ally.
Federalists believe a strong central government is better than a stronger state government with a weak central government, like that in the Articles of Confederation.
One example of the weakness of the Articles of Confederation, and of weak central governments, is the strong likelihood of state secession, as states are essentially independent entities under the Articles of Confederation.
Another example would be that the Articles of Confederation serve more as a treaty between separate states than a constitution of a unified populace. The ability of states to govern their populace without influential federal interference or regulation basically means they can do whatever they choose.
The Confederacy saw themselves as fighting a second war for independence. They were rebelling against what they felt was an oppressive government that was infringing on their rights.
Lincoln referenced the forefathers in his Gettysburg Address and felt that keeping the union together was what they had fought for, they created a new nation, not one that should be torn apart.
