I believe Washington said "On the prospect of the happy termination of this insurrection I sincerely congratulate you; hoping that good may result from the cloud of evils which threatened, not only the hemisphere of Massachusetts but by spreading its baneful influence, the tranquility of the Union."
I hope this helps you:)
B. Do they could protect their interests from larger states.
I believe b is the right answer however english is not my particular fortei
