Patrick Henry Ultimately Opposed Ratification of the Constitution Because He

question 41

Multiple Choice

Patrick Henry ultimately opposed ratification of the Constitution because he believed it assigned too much power to the national government at the expense of state authority. Patrick Henry is, therefore, best considered a/an ________.

• A) Hessian
• B) Tory
• C) Federalist
• D) Antifederalist
• E) Whig

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Definitions:

Persistent and Unswerving Action

Continuous and unwavering effort towards achieving a specific goal, without being diverted by challenges or setbacks.

Consistent Behavioural Style

A pattern of behavior or actions that are uniform and predictable over time in similar situations.

Majority Norm

The standard or typical behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs adopted by the majority of members within a social group or society.

Pig-Headedness

A stubborn refusal to change one’s opinion or course of action, regardless of external arguments or evidence to the contrary.