Introduction to the Articles of Confederation:
To all to whom these Presents shall come, we the undersigned Delegates of the States affixed to our Names send greeting.

Articles of Confederation and perpetual Union between the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts-bay Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

The preamble to the U.S. Constitution:
We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Which option best analyzes the change of focus from state to federal government evident in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

A. The Founding Fathers realized establishing a federal government would help protect America.
B. Swift military action if we are attacked by other nations was important to the Founding Fathers.
C. The Founding Fathers believed the separation between the states and territories was important.
D. Viewing American citizens as individuals were important to the Founding Fathers.

According to the preamble presented by the founding fathers of the United States to establish a federal government, it can be affirmed that they realized that establishing a federal government would help protect the United States because in the preamble they emphasize the union of the people, a perfect, collaborative union, in which everyone has the same goals. Likewise, justice for all citizens and security contributes to the general welfare, prosperity, and freedom of the country. So, the correct answer is A. The Founding Fathers realized establishing a federal government would help protect America.