-Edmund S. Morgan, The Birth of the Republic, 1763-89,1956 Which of the following pieces of evidence would best support the author's conclusion? Choose 1 answer: A The grlevances of Daniel Shays and other Revolutionary War veterans due to farm foreclosures B The terms of the Treaty of Paris, which committed US debtors to repaying their British creditors C The decision to replace the Articles of Confederation with a new Constitution D The lack of centralized military power under the Articles of Confederation

To determine which piece of evidence best supports the author's conclusion in Edmund S. Morgan's "The Birth of the Republic, 1763-89," we need to consider the context and arguments presented in the book. <br /><br />Edmund S. Morgan's work often focuses on the economic and social factors that influenced the formation of the United States, particularly the struggles of debtors and the need for a stronger central government.<br /><br />Given this context, let's analyze each option:<br /><br />A. The grievances of Daniel Shays and other Revolutionary War veterans due to farm foreclosures highlight the economic struggles faced by many Americans, which could support the argument for a stronger central government to address such issues.<br /><br />B. The terms of the Treaty of Paris, which committed US debtors to repaying their British creditors, might be relevant but does not directly address the internal issues that led to the formation of the Republic.<br /><br />C. The decision to replace the Articles of Confederation with a new Constitution directly addresses the weaknesses of the existing government and the need for a stronger central authority, which aligns with the author's likely argument.<br /><br />D. The lack of centralized military power under the Articles of Confederation points to one of the weaknesses of the Articles, but it is more specific to military matters rather than the broader economic and social issues typically discussed by Morgan.<br /><br />Considering these points, the best piece of evidence to support the author's conclusion would be:<br /><br />C. The decision to replace the Articles of Confederation with a new Constitution<br /><br />This choice directly supports the argument for a stronger central government and addresses the broader issues that led to the formation of the Republic.