For the Most Part, the Delegates to the Constitutional Convention

question 28

Multiple Choice

For the most part, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention were _____.

• A) representative of the population as a whole
• B) from the best-educated and wealthiest classes
• C) members of the Anti-Federalist group
• D) ordinary farmers and merchants
• E) Native Americans

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Definitions:

Collective Identities

Refers to the shared sense of belonging to a group, which shapes members' perceptions, actions, and interactions.

Asch Situation

A social psychology experiment by Solomon Asch that demonstrated the influence of group pressure on conforming.

Independence

The state or condition of being free from reliance on, or control by, others, often associated with self-sufficiency and autonomy.

Majority Influence

The impact that the larger portion of a group can have on individual behavior or beliefs, often leading to conformity.