The delegates attending the constitutional convention in 1787 would best be described as
a. political philosophers.
b. representing a good cross section of contemporary American society.
c. farmers and laborers.
d. revolutionaries.
e. skilled politicians.
Question -2-The Virginia Plan
a. called for three branches of government.
b. called for a federal system of government.
c. called for a unicameral legislature.
d. called for equal representation for all states.
e. called for the protection of the interests of small states.
Question -3-The Shay's Rebellion of 1786 consisted of farmers who were seeking
a. freedom of speech.
b. the right to assemble.
c. freedom of the press.
d. government office
e. economic independence.
Question -4-The Articles of Confederation made it clear that
a. a confederation was not the type of political system America wanted.
b. its authors wished to remain loyal to the British Crown.
c. outbreaks, such as Shays's Rebellion, were perfectly understandable as they were rooted in the spirit of revolution inspired by the document.
d. ultimate political authority rested with the people.
e. the central government reigned supreme.