Question

in contemplating the causes which may disturb our union, it occurs as matter of serious concern that any ground should have been characterizing parties by geographical discriminations, northern and southern, atlantic and western; whence designing men may excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views. one of the expedients of party to acquire influence within par districts is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts. you cannot shield yourselves too much against the jealousies and heartburnings which spring from these misrepresentations; they tend to render alien to each other those who ought to be bound toge fraternal affection.
a. the differences between districts are greater than the similarities.
b. the people who create disunity are mostly working to help others.
c. some people will try to create divisions between districts out of self interest.
d. party influence is important for rising to become head of a district.

Explanation:

The text mentions that one of the ways parties acquire influence within districts is by misrepresenting the opinions and aims of other districts. This implies that some people (those in the parties) create divisions (through misrepresentation) for their own gain (to acquire influence), which is self - interest.

• Option A: The text does not compare the magnitude of differences and similarities between districts.
• Option B: There is no indication that those creating disunity are helping others.
• Option D: The text is not about rising to become the head of a district but about party influence through misrepresentation.

Answer:

C. Some people will try to create divisions between districts out of self interest.