In this passage, the word inexpedient means “not advisable.”

It is not without reason, that Commerce, thus the source of our wealth … should raise its voice in loud but respectful accents … against premature or inexpedient War.

–From a speech given on July 4, 1812

This quotation likely came from which of the following?

A War Hawk

An American Indian

President Madison

A member of the Federalist Party