Why Did the General Public Believe the Delegates Fully Supported

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why did the general public believe the delegates fully supported the new Constitution?

• A) Benjamin Franklin sent out a press release in support of the document on behalf of the Convention.
• B) James Madison published a paper stating the support of all delegates of the new Constitution.
• C) All but three delegates signed the document, which gave the impression they supported the document.
• D) George Washington went on a public-speaking tour in support of the Constitution on behalf of the delegates.

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