He feared that such a policy would be unpopular in the border states.
It was important because it was something like a first document on running a colony. Basically, if people wanted to sign it then they would and they would have to obey it. They would work hard and do their best to improve the colony and those not supporting the growth of the colony would be punished.
The league of nations might have forced the united states to become an international peacekeeper
C.) The government's decision to raise taxes to pay its huge debts
