As They Assembled for the Constitutional Convention in Spring 1787

question 78

Multiple Choice

As they assembled for the Constitutional Convention in spring 1787, a main concern among delegates was to secure the protection of ______.

• A) individual rights
• B) southern slaves
• C) northern businesses
• D) territorial sea routes

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