A Founding Father Who Refused to Attend the Constitutional Convention

question 40

Multiple Choice

A Founding Father who refused to attend the Constitutional Convention was __________.

• A) Benjamin Franklin
• B) Thomas Jefferson
• C) Alexander Hamilton
• D) James Madison
• E) Patrick Henry

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Definitions:

Neoliberalism

An economic philosophy that argues for the sovereignty of the free market without any government intervention. The sole responsibility of a company is to make a profit for its shareholders. To maximize the social good, the model of the market must be extended to all realms of society.

Market Speculation

The act of trading in an asset, or conducting a financial transaction, that has a significant risk of losing most or all of the initial outlay, in expectation of a substantial gain.

Mass Migrations

Large-scale movements of groups of people from one geographical area to another, often resulting from factors like conflict, natural disasters, or economic opportunities.

Privatization

The process of transferring ownership or the operation of services and assets from the government to the private sector.