In the History of the American Revolution, David Ramsay

question 121

Multiple Choice

In The History of the American Revolution, David Ramsay

• A) argued that the Constitution represented a repudiation of the Revolution.
• B) urged southern states to demand greater protection for slavery before ratifying the Constitution.
• C) praised American state constitutions for allowing future amendments.
• D) took issue with James Madison's vision of "extending the sphere."
• E) took the British side when explaining why the Revolution occurred.

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