Jonas was likely a A.) Federalist and a E.) supporter of James Madison. Federalism divided power among the various levels of government, promoting a weaker central government, which allows for a more capitalistic economic system, allowing Jonas to own his own private business. Because of this, it's clear that Jonas was likely a supporter of James Madison, a man who promoted federalism and helped to write The Federalist Papers.
He was worried that farmers might not be allowed to send their goods down the Mississippi River to New Orleans, thereby cutting off trade with East Coast markets. List 3 things a family traveling by wagon will have to plan for.
If their rights were being infringed upon, saw rules/laws as unjust or unfair
