Answer:
B) Being granted independence
Explanation:
All their independence was taken away pretty much in WW1. They had no rights or even abilities. This was their main hope, and practically everyone else's, too.
Answer:
They wanted to create a lasting government that future Americans would benifit from.
Explanation:
In the context of the quote, it reads that they want to secure all those things listed for both themselves and future generations. This is the only one that fits that narrative.