Based on this excerpt, John Jay thinks Americans are

failing to earn the respect from other countries

trying to copy the governments of other countries

proud of the government they created

prepared for war with other countries

The excerpt that is being referred above is from the "Federalist No. 3 Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence

For the Independent Journal" which was written by John Jay. Based on this excerpt, the author thinks that the Americans are feeling proud of the kind of government they have established. The answer is the third option.