During the Process of Ratifying the Constitution

question 14

Multiple Choice

During the process of ratifying the Constitution:

• A) two states, Rhode Island and North Carolina, voted against ratification.
• B) Alexander Hamilton reversed himself and argued against ratification.
• C) propertied men and urban dwellers formed the chief support for the Anti-Federalists.
• D) northern state conventions unanimously supported ratification while southern ones were deeply divided.

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Definitions:

Macroevolution

Large-scale evolutionary changes that occur over geologic time, leading to the emergence of new species and diversification.

Phenotypic Changes

Alterations in the observable traits or characteristics of an organism, resulting from genetic expression or environmental influences.

Feathered Wings

Wings covered with feathers, characteristic of birds, that facilitate flight and insulation.

Postzygotic Barriers

Reproductive isolation mechanisms that occur after fertilization, preventing the development into fertile offspring.